This book aims to provide practical information on post-harvest technology for horticultural crops. It is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide for students preparing for various competitive exams, including ICAR-JRF, SRF, NET ARS, FCI, UPSC, and state PCSs. Additionally, it can be useful for those taking entrance tests for M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in post-harvest technology (Horticulture).
P. S. Pandit, Professor, Centre of Excellence on Post Harvest Technology, Navsari Agricultural University, Eru Char Rasta, Navsari, Gujarat - 396 450, India.Bhani Ram, Centre of Excellence on Post Harvest Technology, Navsari Agricultural University, Eru Char Rasta, Navsari, Gujarat - 396 450, India.Tanveer Ahmad, Centre of Excellence on Post Harvest Technology, Navsari Agricultural University, Eru Char Rasta, Navsari, Gujarat - 396 450, India.
1. Importance, Scope and History of Post Harvest Technology2. Nutritive Value of Fruits and Vegetables3. Maturity Indices and Harvesting of Fruits and Vegetables4. Post Harvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables5. Post Harvest Management of Flowers6. Post Harvest Management of Spices and Aromatic Plants7. Ripening of Fruits8. Ethylene9. Respiration10. Storage11. Packaging12. Physiological Disorders and Post Harvest Disease of Horticulture Crops13. Principles and Methods of Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables14. Food Additives15. Canning16. Drying17. Freezing18. Fermentation19. Fruit Beverages20. Vinegar21. Pickle22. Jam, Jelly and Marmalade23. Preserves, Candied, Crystallized and Glazed Fruits and Vegetables24. Some other Processed Product of Fruit and Vegetable25. Food Quality, Standards and Laws26. Miscellaneous27. Queries28. Multiple Choice QuestionsAnswer key