Postharvest Biology and Technology of Tropical and Subtropical Fruits

Informationen zum Autor Elhadi Yahia is a Professor in the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the Autonomous University of Querétaro, Mexico, and is a consultant to several organizations including the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Food Logistics Organization (WFLO), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Klappentext Tropical and subtropical fruits are particularly vulnerable to postharvest losses, and are also transported long distances for sale. Therefore maximizing their quality postharvest is essential and there have been many recent advances in this area. Many tropical fruits are processed further into purees, juices and other value-added products, so quality optimization of processed products is also important." Postharvest biology and technology of tropical and subtropical fruits" covers current state-of-the-art and emerging post-harvest and processing technologies. With Chapters in Volume 4 reviewing the factors affecting the quality of different tropical and subtropical fruits from mangosteen to white sapote. Important issues relevant to each product are discussed, including means of maintaining quality and minimizing losses postharvest, recommended storage and transport conditions and processing methods, among other topics. Zusammenfassung Chapters in Volume 4 of this important collection review factors affecting the quality of different tropical and subtropical fruits! concentrating on postharvest biology and technology. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contributor contact details Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition Foreword Chapter 1: Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) Abstract: 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Fruit development and postharvest physiology 1.3 Maturity and quality components 1.4 Preharvest factors affecting fruit quality 1.5 Postharvest handling factors affecting quality 1.6 Physiological disorders 1.7 Pathological disorders 1.8 Harvesting practices 1.9 Postharvest operations 1.10 Processing 1.11 Conclusions 1.12 Acknowledgements Chapter 2: Melon (Cucumis melo L.) Abstract: 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Fruit development and postharvest physiology 2.3 Maturity and quality components and indices 2.4 Preharvest factors affecting fruit quality 2.5 Postharvest handling factors affecting fruit quality 2.6 Physiological disorders 2.7 Pathological disorders 2.8 Insect pests and their control 2.9 Postharvest handling practices 2.10 Processing 2.11 Conclusions Chapter 3: Nance (Byrsonima crassifolia (L.) Kunth) Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Fruit development and postharvest physiology 3.3 Maturity and quality components and indices 3.4 Preharvest factors affecting quality 3.5 Postharvest handling factors affecting quality 3.6 Physiological disorders 3.7 Pathological disorders 3.8 Insect pests and their control 3.9 Postharvest handling practices 3.10 Processing 3.11 Conclusion Chapter 4: Noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) Abstract: 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Fruit growth, development and maturation 4.3 Preharvest conditions and postharvest handling factors affecting quality 4.4 Pathological disorders 4.5 Insect pests and their control 4.6 Postharvest handling practices 4.7 Processing 4.8 Conclusions Chapter 5: Olive (Olea europaea L.) Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Fruit development and postharvest physiology 5.3 Maturity and quality components and indices 5.4 Postharvest handling factors affecting quality 5.5 Physiological disordersContributor contact details

Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition

Foreword

Chapter 1: Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.)

Abstract:

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Fruit development and postharvest physiology

1.3 Maturity and quality components

1.4 Preharvest factors affecting fruit quality

1.5 Postharvest handling factors affecting quality

1.6 Physiological disorders

1.7 Pathological disorders

1.8 Harvesting practices

1.9 Postharvest operations

1.10 Processing

1.11 Conclusions

1.12 Acknowledgements

Chapter 2: Melon (Cucumis melo L.)

Abstract:

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Fruit development and postharvest physiology

2.3 Maturity and quality components and indices

2.4 Preharvest factors affecting fruit quality

2.5 Postharvest handling factors affecting fruit quality

2.6 Physiological disorders

2.7 Pathological disorders

2.8 Insect pests and their control

2.9 Postharvest handling practices

2.10 Processing

2.11 Conclusions

Chapter 3: Nance (Byrsonima crassifolia (L.) Kunth)

Abstract:

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Fruit development and postharvest physiology

3.3 Maturity and quality components and indices

3.4 Preharvest factors affecting quality

3.5 Postharvest handling factors affecting quality

3.6 Physiological disorders

3.7 Pathological disorders

3.8 Insect pests and their control

3.9 Postharvest handling practices

3.10 Processing

3.11 Conclusion

Chapter 4: Noni (Morinda citrifolia L.)

Abstract:

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Fruit growth, development and maturation

4.3 Preharvest conditions and postharvest handling factors affecting quality

4.4 Pathological disorders

4.5 Insect pests and their control

4.6 Postharvest handling practices

4.7 Processing

4.8 Conclusions

Chapter 5: Olive (Olea europaea L.)

Abstract:

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Fruit development and postharvest physiology

5.3 Maturity and quality components and indices

5.4 Postharvest handling factors affecting quality

5.5 Physiological disorders

5.6 Pathological disorders

5.7 Insect pests and their control

5.8 Harvest operations

5.9 Packinghouse handling practices

5.10 Grades and standards for processed olives

5.11 Recommended storage and shipping conditions

5.12 Processing

5.13 Conclusions

Chapter 6: Papaya (Carica papaya L.)

Abstract:

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Fruit development and postharvest physiology

6.3 Maturity indices

6.4 Preharvest factors affecting fruit quality

6.5 Postharvest factors affecting fruit quality

6.6 Physiological disorders

6.7 Postharvest pathological disorders

6.8 Postharvest insect pests and phytosanitary treatments

6.9 Postharvest handling practices

6.10 Processing

6.11 Conclusions

Chapter 7: Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sim.)

Abstract:

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Preharvest factors affecting fruit quality

7.3 Postharvest physiology and quality

7.4 Postharvest handling factors affecting quality

7.5 Crop losses

7.6 Processing

7.7 Conclusions

Chapter 8: Pecan (Carya illinoiensis (Wangenh.) K. Koch.)

Abstract:

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Nutritional value of pecan nuts

8.3 Harvesting, handling and storage

8.4 Current quality grading system

8.5 In-shell and shelled pecans

8.6 Description of main quality attributes

8.7 Storage

8.8 Postharvest physiology factors affecting nut quality

8.9 Potential improvements in handling

8.10 Processing

8.11 Conclusions

8.12 Acknowledgments

Chapter 9: Persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.)

Abstract:

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Fruit development and postharvest physiology

9.3 Maturity, quality at harvest and phytonutrients

9.4 Preharvest factors affecting postharvest fruit quality

9.5 Postharvest handling factors affecting fruit quality

9.6 Physiological disorders

9.7 Pathological disorders

9.8 Insect pests and their control

9.9 Postharvest handling practices

9.10 Processing

9.11 Conclusions

Chapter 10: Pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merr.)

Abstract:

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Fruit development and postharvest physiology

10.3 Physical and biochemical changes during maturation and ripening

10.4 Preharvest factors affecting fruit quality

10.5 Postharvest factors affecting quality

10.6 Physiological disorders

10.7 Pathological disorders

10.8 Insect pests and their control

10.9 Postharvest handling practices

10.10 Processing

10.11 Conclusions

10.12 Acknowledgements

Chapter 11: P…