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Postharvest Physiology and Hypobaric Storage of Fresh Produce
S. P. Burg
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Description for Postharvest Physiology and Hypobaric Storage of Fresh Produce
hardcover. This book is the definitive reference work documenting and evaluating hypobaric (low pressure) storage and is written by the world's leading authority on the subject. Num Pages: 672 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 248 x 182 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1606.
Hypobaric (low-pressure) storage offers considerable potential as a method to prevent postharvest loss of horticultural and other perishable commodities, such as fruit, vegetables, cut flowers and meat. Yet hitherto there has been no comprehensive evaluation and documentation of this method and its scientific basis. Written by the world's leading authority on hypobaric storage Postharvest Physiology and Hypobaric Storage of Fresh Produce fills this gap in the existing literature. The first part of the book provides a detailed account of the metabolic functions of gases, and the mechanisms of postharvest gas exchange, heat transfer and water loss in fresh produce. The ... Read more
Hypobaric (low-pressure) storage offers considerable potential as a method to prevent postharvest loss of horticultural and other perishable commodities, such as fruit, vegetables, cut flowers and meat. Yet hitherto there has been no comprehensive evaluation and documentation of this method and its scientific basis. Written by the world's leading authority on hypobaric storage Postharvest Physiology and Hypobaric Storage of Fresh Produce fills this gap in the existing literature. The first part of the book provides a detailed account of the metabolic functions of gases, and the mechanisms of postharvest gas exchange, heat transfer and water loss in fresh produce. The ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
672
Condition
New
Number of Pages
672
Place of Publication
Wallingford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780851998015
SKU
V9780851998015
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99-50
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