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Postharvest Biology and Technology of Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2008
ISBN
0813804086, 9780813804088
LCC
SB360 .P664 2008
Open Library ID
OL16925367M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3308921 bytes)
Pages
497\497
Topic
Biology
Scanned
yes
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

An increased understanding of the developmental physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology during early growth, maturation, ripening, and postharvest conditions has improved technologies to maintain the shelf life and quality of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Postharvest Biology and Technology of Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers provides a comprehensive introduction to this subject, offering a firm grounding in the basic science and branching out into the technology and practical applications. An authoritative resource on the science and technology of the postharvest sector, this book surveys the body of knowledge with an emphasis on the recent advances in the field.

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