Managing Postharvest Losses of Vegetables and Fruits: A Methodological
Review

Sourav      De; Subhasis      Banerjee; Sabyasachi      Banerjee
Abstract

Vegetables and fruits are highly perishable agricultural commodities cultivated all over the world. However, inadequate handling practices have led to significant postharvest losses of these agricultural commodities, as well as the wastage of valuable resources, such as time and money. Hence, it can be observed that cultivators often experience significant financial setbacks as a result of inadequate comprehension regarding the nature and origins of these losses, insufficient preservation practices, and ineffective approaches to transportation and marketing. In addition, the utilization of suitable chemical agents during both the pre- and postharvest phases has the potential to prolong the shelf life of agricultural products. This preservation technique safeguards vegetables and fruits from pathogenic organisms and other forms of environmental harm, thereby enabling their availability for an extended duration. Therefore, this review proposes a methodology for managing fruits and vegetables postharvest to minimize losses and optimize returns.
Keywords: Post-harvest, fruits, vegetables, ionizing radiation, shelf life, heat treatment, wax coating, agricultural commodities.
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Recent Advances in Food, Nutrition & Agriculture

Managing Postharvest Losses of Vegetables and Fruits: A Methodological Review

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