Citrus Fruit
eBook - ePub

Citrus Fruit

Biology, Technology, and Evaluation

  1. 858 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Citrus Fruit

Biology, Technology, and Evaluation

About this book

Citrus Fruit: Biology, Technology and Evaluation, Second Edition presents a comprehensive view of these globally important crops, from cultivars to consumer acceptability. Now fully revised and updated to address the latest technologies and advancements, along with an exploration of highly current topics, including the impacts of climate and COVID-19, the book presents fresh fruit scenarios from around the globe. Sections explore the challenge of losses, background on fresh citrus cultivars production, factors that impact fruit quality, morphology, anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of fruit, fruit maturity, grades, and physico-chemical characteristics before moving into aspects of post-harvest technology. From irradiation and quality control to the nutritive, medicinal and safety aspects, the book presents the wide range of factors that can impact successful citrus crop production, delivery and consumption. Intended as a resource for researchers and scientists dealing with the growth, development and distribution of citrus fruit, the book provides up-to-date coverage on global citrus fruit production and practices. - Fully revised and updated release, including new chapters on post-harvest disease management practices and the impact of climate change and COVID-19 - Includes expanded insights on nutraceuticals, bioactive compounds and antioxidants - Presents research data that will be valuable for those involved in the handling and marketing of citrus fruits

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Table of contents

  1. Citrus Fruit
  2. Chapter 1 Introduction
  3. Chapter 2 Commercial fresh citrus cultivars and producing countries
  4. Chapter 3 Postharvest losses
  5. Chapter 4 Preharvest factors
  6. Chapter 5 Fruit morphology, anatomy and physiology
  7. Chapter 6 Fruit biochemistry
  8. Chapter 7 Growth, maturity, grade standards, and physico-mechanical characteristics of fruit
  9. Chapter 8 Harvesting
  10. Chapter 9 Preparation for the fresh fruit market
  11. Chapter 10 Packaging
  12. Chapter 11 Precooling and refrigeration
  13. Chapter 12 Storage systems and response of citrus fruits
  14. Chapter 13 Transportation
  15. Chapter 14 Marketing and distribution
  16. Chapter 15 Irradiation
  17. Chapter 16 Postharvest disease management with fungicides
  18. Chapter 17 Alternative strategies for postharvest disease management
  19. Chapter 18 Physiological disorders and their management
  20. Chapter 19 Postharvest quarantine treatments for insect-pests, mites and diseases
  21. Chapter 20 Fruit quality control, evaluation, and analysis
  22. Chapter 21 Nutritive and medicinal value of citrus fruits
  23. Chapter 22 Biotechnological applications in fresh citrus fruit
  24. Chapter 23 World fresh citrus trade and quarantine issues
  25. Chapter 24 Impact of climate change and COVID-19 pandemic on citrus industry
  26. Appendix A
  27. Appendix B
  28. Index