Processing of Horticultural Crops

Learning Objective

Lecture 2- Food Pipeline: Losses on Post harvest System

Objective: This chapter deals with different stages under which agricultural commodities undergoes different steps right from harvest till consumption. Ideal value chain for horticultural commodities which should be adopted to reduce post harvest losses and ensuring profitable return is also discussed. Important areas of research and development under post harvest management and value addition of horticultural commodities are suggested at the end of the chapter.