Author: Dev Raj
Publisher: Nipa
ISBN: 9788119254255
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Post harvest is the time that begins with separation of commodity from growing of production medium like fruits / vegetables from the plants, fishes from ponds etc. The term post harvest technology means the use of science and technology for the management of food commodities including pre-cooling, grading, sorting, packaging, transportation, storage, processing, and development of improved product, preservation and marketing etc. The use of the information generated by the techniques of Post Harvest Technology can ensure greater availability of a wide variety of food to the consumers with reduced post harvest losses. Based on the importance of the post harvest technology in agriculture and allied sciences, it is presumed that all people engaged in agriculture should know about the various terminologies being used in post harvest technology. But to understand the various concepts, some sort of documentation is needed. A manuscript having such information would be the strongest link between the industry, academia and the consumeThis book is covering almost every important terminology pertaining to post harvest technology including other interrelated disciplines like physiology, processing, food science, food technology, food engineering, food packaging, food biochemistry and applied nutrition, industrial microbiology, health foods, and quality management etc. The terminology in each alphabet has been well illustrated with examples and photographs for better understanding. At present, there is no book available which gives complete information related to Post Harvest Technology. The book will be highly beneficial to both UG and PG students undergoing courses in Postharvest Technology, entrance examination for PhD in Post Harvest Technology at IARI, various examinations pertaining to JRF and SRF as well as NET.
Author: Amalendu Chakraverty
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 9780824705145
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 912
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The Handbook of Postharvest Technology presents methods in the manufacture and supply of grains, fruits, vegetables, and spices. It details the physiology, structure, composition, and characteristics of grains and crops. The text covers postharvest technology through processing, handling, drying and milling to storage, packaging, and distribution. Additionally, it examines cooling and preservation techniques used to maintain the quality and the decrease spoilage and withering of agricultural products.
Author: K. P. Sudheer
Publisher: Nipa
ISBN: 9788119254811
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The book post harvest technology assumes great attention during recent years since preservation of agricultural produce is a basic necessity to sustain agricultural production. It helps to add value of produce, thus having great scope for employment generation at the production catchments. In this book, the authors have attempted to consolidate different methods of post harvest technology of fruits and vegetables focusing on recent advances. This book will benefit both practicing food technologist/post harvest technologist who are searching for answers to critical technical questions of post harvest technology. Further, it will be useful to agricultural engineers, food processors, food scientist, researchers and progressive farmers and tom those who are working in relevant fields. it is intended to fill a gap in presently available post harvest technology literature
Author: Wojciech J. Florkowski
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 9780080920788
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 640
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Consideration of the interactions between decisions made at one point in the supply chain and its effects on the subsequent stages is the core concept of a systems approach. Postharvest Handling is unique in its application of this systems approach to the handling of fruits and vegetables, exploring multiple aspects of this important process through chapters written by experts from a variety of backgrounds. Newly updated and revised, this second edition includes coverage of the logistics of fresh produce from multiple perspectives, postharvest handing under varying weather conditions, quality control, changes in consumer eating habits and other factors key to successful postharvest handling. The ideal book for understanding the economic as well as physical impacts of postharvest handling decisions. Key Features: *Features contributions from leading experts providing a variety of perspectives *Updated with 12 new chapters *Focuses on application-based information for practical implementation *System approach is unique in the handling of fruits and vegetables
Author: Adel A. Kader
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Author: Suresh Chandra Satapathy
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 981101678X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 841
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This two-volume book contains research work presented at the First International Conference on Data Engineering and Communication Technology (ICDECT) held during March 10–11, 2016 at Lavasa, Pune, Maharashtra, India. The book discusses recent research technologies and applications in the field of Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The aim of the Proceedings is to provide cutting-edge developments taking place in the field data engineering and communication technologies which will assist the researchers and practitioners from both academia as well as industry to advance their field of study.
Author: Ron Wills
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781742234878
Category : Fruit
Languages : en
Pages : 293
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Postharvest is an essential handbook for students, practitioners and growers waiting to understand the science and technology of the harvesting, handling, storage and transport of fruit and vegetables to the consumer. This sixth edition has been substantially revised to capture the current and future trends in postharvest technology, and to help the industry meet the constantly evolving needs and expectations of consumers.
Author: Yong-Woo Lee
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251042939
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 148
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The continuous improvement and effective dissemination of the technology for silk reeling and testing are vital in meeting the ever increasing demand for quality raw silk throughout the world. This bulletin covers a wide range of techniques in the silk reeling industry. Details are given in each chapter on the handling of fresh cocoons, drying and storage of cocoons, cocoon boiling and reeling, raw silk-reeling and finishing, water quantity and quality, utilization of by-products and maintenance of the machinery used. An appendix illustrates the silkworm processes from larva to final production of silk.
Author: Bonnie A. Osif
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 143985002X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 602
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With the encroachment of the Internet into nearly all aspects of work and life, it seems as though information is everywhere. However, there is information and then there is correct, appropriate, and timely information. While we might love being able to turn to Wikipedia® for encyclopedia-like information or search Google® for the thousands of links on a topic, engineers need the best information, information that is evaluated, up-to-date, and complete. Accurate, vetted information is necessary when building new skyscrapers or developing new prosthetics for returning military veterans While the award-winning first edition of Using the Engineering Literature used a roadmap analogy, we now need a three-dimensional analysis reflecting the complex and dynamic nature of research in the information age. Using the Engineering Literature, Second Edition provides a guide to the wide range of resources available in all fields of engineering. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and features new sections on nanotechnology as well as green engineering. The information age has greatly impacted the way engineers find information. Engineers have an effect, directly and indirectly, on almost all aspects of our lives, and it is vital that they find the right information at the right time to create better products and processes. Comprehensive and up to date, with expert chapter authors, this book fills a gap in the literature, providing critical information in a user-friendly format.
Author: Kwasi Poku
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251048597
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 72
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This publication provides information on the processing of palm oil fruits for the extraction of palm oil and palm kernel oil by small-scale mills in Africa. It is hoped that this will help promote the improvement of yield and quality of palm oil production and contribute to the modernisation of small-scale palm oil factories in Africa.
