Tropical and Subtropical Fruits Postharvest: Physiology and Technology

Postharvest physiology and technology for tropical fruits is both highly important and crucially different from temperate fruits. Covering fifteen of the most important tropical and subtropical fruits, this book describes their importance, phytochemistry, bioactive compounds and nutritive value, uses and important cultivars. Also including postharvest diseases and physiological disorders for each fruit, postharvest physiology such as respiration, ethylene production, maturity and ripening are reviewed at length with best postharvest handling practices.