Post Harvest Management of Litchi for Marketing and Export

The book "Post Harvest Management of Litchi for Marketing & Export" explains the finding of the research work how, use of chemicals and Packaging are important in order to reduce post-harvest losses in Litchi's. Packaging technology allows supermarkets to reduce their labor costs and reduce waste, while providing the consumer with a selection of fresh produce which is safe and of a high quality. Reduction of post-harvest losses in Litchi's and expanding markets provide benefits for the seller and the buyer, and increases farmer income and alleviates poverty. It is without a doubt that a more sophisticated holistic approach to total product management will ensure quality and safety and provide retailers with the desired extended shelf life. Using the cold chain concept more effectively may provide an environment not favourable for pathogen germination, infection and ultimate decay development. The book will be an information guide and reference for the farmers, exporters, scientists and for the students.

Autorentext

Dr. Navin Chandra Nainwal, PhD-Agriculture (Horticulture), MBA (Marketing), is a Post harvest Technologist(Horticultural Crops). He had worked with World Bank, FAO, and BMGF-WFLO Projects. He has written forty papers, five books, popular articles, made agri-based films and organised Agri-based study tours.

Klappentext

The book Post Harvest Management of Litchi for Marketing & Export explains the finding of the research work how, use of chemicals and Packaging are important in order to reduce post-harvest losses in Litchi s. Packaging technology allows supermarkets to reduce their labor costs and reduce waste, while providing the consumer with a selection of fresh produce which is safe and of a high quality. Reduction of post-harvest losses in Litchi s and expanding markets provide benefits for the seller and the buyer, and increases farmer income and alleviates poverty. It is without a doubt that a more sophisticated holistic approach to total product management will ensure quality and safety and provide retailers with the desired extended shelf life. Using the cold chain concept more effectively may provide an environment not favourable for pathogen germination, infection and ultimate decay development. The book will be an information guide and reference for the farmers, exporters, scientists and for the students.