Fruit and Vegetable Conservation

by John Milton

ISBN: 9789386595898
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Imprint : Agri Horti Press
Year : 2022
Price : Rs. 8995.00
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Author Profile

Dr. John Milton, Ph.D. (Horticulture) has long experience in teaching and research in the School of Plant and Horticultural Science, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia . Dr. Milton is well known for his contribution in Horticultural Sciences. He has also served as a Consultant in Horticultural Research and Development, Ethiopia.

About The Book

Fruits and vegetables provide an abundant and inexpensive source of energy, body – building nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Most fruits and vegetables are only edible for a very short time, unless they are promptly and properly preserved. The present book describes the importance of fruits and vegetables, its preservations, packaging and storage, agriculture and food processing industry, requirements and functions of food containers fruit and vegetable processing technology, production of vegetable fats and oil technology, fertilization in flowering plants and seed storage in fruits. This book provides essential information for students, teachers, researchers engaged in horticulture, post harvest technology and entrepreneurs engaged in fresh horticultural produce handling.

Table of Contents

Preface v 1. Importance of Fruit and Vegetables 1 2. Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables 18 3. Packing and Storage of Fruit and Vegetables 40 4. Agriculture and Food Processing Industry 86 5. Requirements and Functions of Food Containers 119 6. Fruit and Vegetable Processing Technology 131 7. Production of Vegetable Fats and Oils Technology 167 8. Fertilization in Flowering Plants 195 9. Seed Storage in Fruit Crops 215