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Hofman P. J., . (1996) Pre-harvest effects on postharvest quality of subtropical and tropical fruit. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
Maximum fruit quality is largely determined before harvest with postharvest treatments at best maintaining quality during storage and distribution. Therefore the relationships between production conditions and postharvest quality need to be well understood if optimum quality at consumer level is to be achieved. Pre-harvest factors can influence most if not all quality parameters. Evidence of effects on visual appearance size colour blemishes eating quality flavour texture storage potential ripening physiological disorders disease and tolerance to physical disinfection and disinfestation control measures heat cold in subtropical and tropical fruit are reviewed. Improvement of storage potential through mineral nutrition is possible but a holistic approach is required because of the many pre-harvest factors that can influence fruit mineral composition.
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Abstract
Maximum fruit quality is largely determined before harvest with postharvest treatments at best maintaining quality during storage and distribution. Therefore the relationships between production conditions and postharvest quality need to be well understood if optimum quality at consumer level is to be achieved. Pre-harvest factors can influence most if not all quality parameters. Evidence of effects on visual appearance size colour blemishes eating quality flavour texture storage potential ripening physiological disorders disease and tolerance to physical disinfection and disinfestation control measures heat cold in subtropical and tropical fruit are reviewed. Improvement of storage potential through mineral nutrition is possible but a holistic approach is required because of the many pre-harvest factors that can influence fruit mineral composition.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
|---|---|
| Additional Information: | Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. mal SB 359 I61 1996 Vol. 1 Call Number |
| AGROVOC Term: | Preharvest application |
| AGROVOC Term: | Tropical fruits |
| AGROVOC Term: | Subtropical fruits |
| AGROVOC Term: | Postharvest treatment |
| AGROVOC Term: | Storage |
| AGROVOC Term: | Plant growth regulators |
| AGROVOC Term: | Rootstocks |
| AGROVOC Term: | Irrigation |
| AGROVOC Term: | Pruning |
| AGROVOC Term: | Plant nutrition |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:14 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11935 |
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