Post-Harvest Management of Horticultural Crops

Indias diverse agro-climatic conditions facilitate production of a wide range of horticultural crops. Unfortunately, almost 25-40% of the total fruits and vegetables produced in the country are lost every year solely due to improper postharvest operations. Effective management during the postharvest period, rather than the level of sophistication of any given technology, is the key in reaching the desired objectives. In the recent past, research activities are being undertaken all over the country and world.

1. Scenario of Postharvest Technology of Fruits and Vegetables
2. Maturity Indices and Harvesting of Fruits and Vegetables
3. Pre-Harvest Factors Affecting Postharvest Life
4. Ethylene in Postharvest Technology
5. Cooling Horticultural Crops
6. Packing and Packinghouse Operations
7. Packaging Technology
8. Cushioning Materials
9. Storage of Horticultural Crops
10. Transportation of Horticultural Crops
11. Postharvest Disease and Insect Management
12. Postharvest Disorders of Fruits and Vegetables and their Management
13. Food Safety Practices
14. Handling At Destination and Markets
15. Postharvest Handling and Physiology of Fruits
16. Postharvest Handling of Vegetables
17. Postharvest Care and Handling of Cut Flowers
18. Postharvest Handling of Spices
19. Postharvest Handling Systems of Fresh Cut Fruits and Vegetables
20. Processing of Horticultural Crops