Post Harvest Technology of Horticultural Crops

There is growing interest in all areas for storage and transportation of horticultural products, because the products are very perishable and because of the long distance between countries and their major export market. Reducing post harvest losses is very important, ensuring that sufficient food, both in quantity and in quality is available to every inhabitant in our planet. Reduction of post harvest losses reduces cost of production, trade and distribution, lowers the price for the consumer and increases the farmers income. Post harvest research has to be not only limited to storage conditions but also to market requirements, breeding and cultivation circumstances.