Environmentally friendly technologies for agricultural produce quality

"Environmentally Friendly Technologies for Agricultural Produce Quality is the first book to take a focused look from an ecological point of view at the way produce is preserved, packaged, and shipped. The book's editor, Shimshon Ben-Yehoshua, presents a framework he refers to as the triple bottom line, which takes into consideration economic and societal issues, as well as an environmental perspective." "In the book's fourteen chapters, experts in food and health discuss recent developments, such as the use of edible coatings, genetic engineering, and atmospheric packaging, all designed to reduce spoilage without compromising quality or negatively impacting the environment. Keeping faith with the triple line, related topics are also visited, such as innovations in transportation, and the value of produce of human health."

"Environmentally Friendly Technologies for Agricultural Produce Quality makes an excellent handbook for postharvest professionals and other handlers of produce, as well as students in these fields, preparing to meet the needs of our health- and ecology-conscious society."--Jacket

Introduction, S. Ben-Yehoshua; ; PHYSICAL TREATMENTS; Heat Treatments to Reduce Decay, S. Ben-Yehoshua and R. Porat; Heat Treatments to Reduce Chilling Injury and Superficial Scald, S. Lurie and B. Dagan; Modified Atmosphere Packaging and Controlled Atmosphere Storage, S. Ben-Yehoshua, S. Fishman, S. Jayanty, N. Mir, and R.M. Beaudry; Innovations in Quarantine, E.J. Mitcham; Minimizing the Harmful Effects of Ethylene on the Quality of Fruit and Vegetables, R.B.H. Wills; Fresh-Cut Produce, H. Izumi, Y. Luo, V. Rodov, and A.E. Watada; Innovative Environmentally Friendly Technologies to Maintain Quality of Durable Agricultural Produce, S. Navarro and J. Donahaye; ; NON-PHYSICAL TREATMENTS; UV Irradiation, Biological Agents, and Natural Compounds for Controlling Postharvest Decay in Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, S. Ben-Yehoshua and J. Mercier; Edible Coatings, E.A. Baldwin; Hormonal Regulation of Ripening and Senescence Phenomena, J.D. Klein and E.E. Goldschmidt; Why Fruits and Vegetables Are Good for Health, J.H. Ekman and B.D. Patterson; Use of Genetic Engineering to Control Ripening, Reduce Spoilage, and Maintain Quality of Fruits and Vegetables, J.-C. Pech, A. Bernadac, M. Bouzayen…