TY - BOOK AU - Kader,Adel A. AU - Rolle,Rosa S. ED - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations TI - The role of post-harvest management in assuring the quality and safety of horticultural produce SN - 9251051372 (pbk.) AV - SB319.7 .K33 2004 PY - 2004/// CY - Rome PB - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations KW - Horticultural crops KW - Postharvest technology KW - Food crops KW - Food industry and trade KW - Quality control N1 - "TC/M/Y5431E/1/07.04/2500"--P. [4] of cover; Includes bibliographical references (p. 47-51) N2 - Basic approaches to maintaining the safety and quality of horticultural produce are the same, regardless of the market to which this produce is targeted. This bulletin reviews the factors which contribute to quality and safety deterioration of horticultural produce, and describes approaches to assuring the maintenance of quality and safety throughout the post-harvest chain. Specific examples are given to illustrate the economic implications of investing in and applying proper post-harvest technologies UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy053/2005384576.html ER -