Postharvest Disinfection of Fruits and Vegetables describes available
technologies to reduce microbial infection for maintaining the postharvest
quality and safety. The book analyzes alternative and traditional methodologies
pointing out the significant advantages and limitations of each technique
facilitating both cost and time savings. This reference is for anyone on the
fresh produce industry involved in postharvest handling and management providing
the need information on the latest disinfection approaches, low-cost treatment
strategies, management and protocols to control fresh produce qualities,
diseases and insect infestation.
* Includes methods to reduce microbial contamination using chlorination, ozone,
pulsed light, irradiation, and plasma technology
* Provides practical applications of recently