This book gives an introduction to fruit, fruit anatomy and fruit typology. An overview of fruit picking, fruit growing and fruit production is provided with focus on improved production technology and selecting the site for fruit production. An overview of key factors in fruit crop production and yield is given with case study of current status of fruit production in India. Also, an overview of food processing, processed fruits and food wastes is provided herein. Focus lies on food safety, food quality and food packaging. Modern trends in fruit production are discussed after analyzing the roles and benefits of fermentation. Lists of food companies and brand names of food products are given.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Shagufta
Shagufta, Faculty, P.G. Department of Biotechnology, A.N. College, Patna Magadh University, is m.Sc. in Zoology and Environment (IIEE, New Delhi). She isd a dedicated teacher and an outstanding researcher. She has benn a recipient of special State Merit Scholarship throughtout her college and university years.
The author has completed her Ph.D. research work on 'Seasonal Fluctuation in Blood Glucose and Glycogen and their Hormonal Regulation with reference to Male and Female Immature, Mature and Senile, Common Indian Fowl, Gallus Gallus'. She has authored twelve books and her ten research papers published in verious reputed journals and books. She has attended and presented papers International and National Conferences and Seminars on environment. She is the member of environment wing, Confederation of Indian Graduates (CIG).
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