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.

Gopinadhan Paliyath is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph.

Dennis P. Murr is a Professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph.

Avtar K. Handa is a Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Purdue University.

Susan Lurie is a Professor for the Agricultural Research Organization at The Volcani Center, Israel.