Post-Harvest Handling and Storage: Preserving Quality, Reducing Losses, and Extending Shelf Life.

EasyChair Preprint 13158

Abstract

Proper post-harvest handling techniques play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and nutritional value of vegetables, while also minimizing post-harvest losses and extending their shelf life. This abstract provides an overview of the significance of effective post-harvest handling practices, including cleaning, packaging, and storage, in achieving these objectives.

Preserving the quality of vegetables after harvest is of paramount importance to ensure consumer satisfaction and maximize economic value. Cleaning vegetables immediately after harvest helps remove dirt, debris, and surface microorganisms that may compromise their quality and safety. Proper cleaning techniques, such as washing with clean water or using sanitizing agents, aid in reducing microbial populations and preventing the spread of pathogens.

Keyphrases: Vegetable, harvest, storage

@booklet{EasyChair:13158,
  author    = {Louis Frank and Saleh Mohamed},
  title     = {Post-Harvest Handling and Storage: Preserving Quality, Reducing Losses, and Extending Shelf Life.},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 13158},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}