Postharvest : an introduction to the physiology and handling of fruit and vegetables / R.B.H. Wills ... [et al.]. - 3rd. rev. ed. - London : BSP Professional, 1989. - 174 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. + pbk.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Structure and composition of fruit and vegetables -- Physiology and biochemistry of fruit and vegetables -- Effects of temperature -- Effects of water loss and humidity -- Storage atmosphere -- Physiological disorders -- Quality evaluation of fruit and vegetables -- Pathology -- Commodity treatments -- Handling, packaging and distribution -- Technology of storage.

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Fruit--Postharvest physiology.
Vegetables--Postharvest physiology.
Fruit--Postharvest technology.
Vegetables--Postharvest technology.

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