Post-harvest physiology of food crops /
Burton, W. G.
Post-harvest physiology of food crops / W.G. Burton. - London ; New York : Longman, 1982. - 339 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
CONTENTS
The nature and nutritive part of crops, and the relevance of post-harvest physiology
The structure of harvest materials
The physiological implications of structure: Water movement loss and uptake
The physiological implications of structure: exchange of gases
Respiration
Post harvest change and changes in quality
Continued development and loss of nutritive value
Continued development and changes in quality
Ripening and senescence of fruits
Physiological responses to stress and diseases
Manipulation of post-harvest physiology to extend
Includes bibliography and index
0582460387
Food crops--Physiology.
Food crops--Storage.
631.5 / BUR
Post-harvest physiology of food crops / W.G. Burton. - London ; New York : Longman, 1982. - 339 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
CONTENTS
The nature and nutritive part of crops, and the relevance of post-harvest physiology
The structure of harvest materials
The physiological implications of structure: Water movement loss and uptake
The physiological implications of structure: exchange of gases
Respiration
Post harvest change and changes in quality
Continued development and loss of nutritive value
Continued development and changes in quality
Ripening and senescence of fruits
Physiological responses to stress and diseases
Manipulation of post-harvest physiology to extend
Includes bibliography and index
0582460387
Food crops--Physiology.
Food crops--Storage.
631.5 / BUR