{"product_id":"9783319211961","title":"Postharvest Quality Assurance of Fruits: Practical Approaches for Developing Countries","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePostharvest Quality Assurance of Fruits: Practical Approaches for Developing Countries\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAhmad, Mohammad Shamsher; Siddiqui, Mohammed Wasim\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book presents a comprehensive study of the handling of fresh fruits in the developing world from harvesting to the shelf. With annual losses ranging from 30-40% due to lack of knowledge on proper handling practices and value addition, this book's information on postharvest handling and quality testing is crucial for reducing these losses and improving the quality and safety of fresh fruits in these areas. With its added focus on marketing and organized retail aspects, \u003ci\u003ePostharvest Quality Assurance of Fruits: Practical Approaches for Developing Countries\u003c\/i\u003e covers the entire range of fruit handling, from transportation and packaging to quality assessment and commercial preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn presenting a fully comprehensive outline of the factors affecting postharvest quality and marketability of fruits, this work lays the foundation for understanding the proper storage, transportation and packaging methods to prevent losses and increase quality. With its study of prevailing marketing systems, supply chains and retail methods, the book presents the complete picture for the postharvest handling of fruits in the developing world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2015-10-29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783319211961\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-319-21197-8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 265\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer International Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44395467767948,"sku":"9783319211961","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783319211961.jpg?v=1776545914","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783319211961","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}