Download or read book Postharvest Loss in the Supply Chain for Vegetables The Case of Tomato Yardlong Bean Cucumber and Chinese Kale in Cambodia written by Christian Genova II and published by AVRDC-WorldVegetableCenter. This book was released on 2006-12-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Horticultural Reviews Volume 38 written by Jules Janick and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-02 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers.

Download or read book Food Wastes and By products written by Rocio Campos-Vega and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-02-03 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to the evolving methods by which we may recover by-products and significantly reduce food waste Across the globe, one third of cereals and almost half of all fruits and vegetables go to waste. The cost of such waste – both to economies and to the environment – is a serious and increasing concern within the food industry. If we are to overcome this crisis and move towards a sustainable future, we must do everything possible to utilize innovative new methods of extracting and processing valuable by-products of all kinds. Food Wastes and By-products represents a complete primer to this important and complex process. Edited and written by leading researchers, the text provides essential information on the supply of waste and its composition, identifies foods rich in valuable bioactive compounds, and explores revolutionary methods for creating by-products from fruit, vegetable, and seed waste. Other chapters discuss the nutraceutical properties of value-added by-products and their uses in the manufacturing of dietary fibers, food flavors, supplements, pectin, and more. This book: Explains how reconstituted by-products can best be used to radically reduce food waste Discusses the potential nutraceutical assets of recovered food waste Covers a broad range of by-product sources, such as mangos, cacao, flaxseed, and spent coffee grounds Describes novel extraction processes and the emerging use of nanotechnology A significant contribution to the field, Food Wastes and By-products is a timely and essential resource for food industry professionals, government agencies and NGOs involved in nutrition, agriculture, and food production, and university instructors and students in related areas.

Download or read book Proceedings of the Asia Pacific Symposium on Assuring Quality and Safety of Agri Foods written by Sirichai Kanlayanarat and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Eleventh Agriculture and Natural Resources Research at International Agricultural Research Centers written by Asian Development Bank and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Innovative Policies and Institutions to Support Agro industries Development written by Carlos A. Da Silva and published by Fao Inter-Departmental Working Group. This book was released on 2011 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agro-industries are an important source of employment and income generation worldwide, occupying a dominant position in the manufacturing sector of the economy and representing a significant demand driver for agricultural products. As part of its mandate to provide food security for the world s growing population, FAO promotes the development of agro-industries through its technical programs, including activities in the areas of policy advice, capacity building, advocacy, awareness raising and investment promotion. This book represents a contribution of FAO to broaden the understanding of approaches and mechanisms to foster the emergence and sustainability of agro-industries that are competitive and inclusive. With emphasis on experiences from the developing world, the book presents and discusses innovative policies and institutions that are supportive of agro-industries development."

Download or read book Proceedings of the XXVII International Horticultural Congress on Global Horticulture Diversity and Harmony written by Jules Janick and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The State of Food Loss Along Perishable Vegetable Supply Chains written by Jocelyn Marie Boiteau and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research was done in the context of tomato supply chains in Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh and Hyderabad city, Telangana. The study aims were (1) to examine the extent, stages and determinants of food loss along tomato supply chains from farmer to retail; (2) to identify important quality attributes across supply chain actors and the relationships between quality metrics, both subjective and objective; and (3) to critically compare institutional food loss and waste (FL&W) definitional frameworks used with a collective smallholder vegetable farmer definitional framework. Food loss surveys of were carried out across 75 smallholder farm households, 83 tomato traders, 52 vegetable traders and 50 vegetable retailers from February 2019 to March 2020. Data on tomato production and harvest (at the farm level), post-harvest and marketing, tomato quality, food loss, food quality loss, and demographics were collected. Tomato ascorbic acid concentrations were measured from tomatoes collected at harvest and wholesale market stages, for comparison with survey food quality data. Pile sort group discussions and focus group discussions with farmers contributed valuable insights into farmer decision-making processes with regard to production, harvest, post-harvest and marketing of tomatoes and other perishable vegetables. Food loss was concentrated at the farmer stage, specifically at the farm-level. Greater post-harvest, farm-level loss was significantly associated with greater pre-harvest quality loss. Harvests during peak harvest season were significantly associated with lower pre-harvest quality loss, post-harvest loss and market-level, pre-auction loss. With regard to quality, farmers make harvesting decisions based on the color/ripeness level of tomatoes. Post-harvest, tomato size and evidence of pest or physical damage become important quality indicators during grading and sorting. All other supply chain actors consider several observable quality attributes to assess tomato quality. Market grades have distinguished quality intensities within and between supply chain actors. The ascorbic acid concentration of tomatoes, a marker of nutrient quality, was significantly associated with quality intensity and tomato ripeness levels. Finally, three major gaps were identified where institutional FL&W definitional frameworks do not align with smallholder farmer frameworks. Some institutional frameworks do not count animal feed as a loss destination, they exclude the pre-harvest stage when produce is market ready from loss estimates, and they do not measure food quality loss. Taken together, findings from this research demonstrate that farm-level supply chain stages, from pre-harvest to post-harvest, are critical points where food loss of tomatoes occurs. Food loss and waste definitional frameworks are the backbone of measurement frameworks. Institutional food loss and waste frameworks that influence global, national and subnational policies should consider the overarching food loss and waste measurement and reduction objectives in the context of specific food groups and supply chain contexts.

Download or read book Economic Analysis of Postharvest Technologies for Vegetables written by Antonio L. Acedo Jr. and published by AVRDC-WorldVegetableCenter. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Mitigating Tomato post harvest Losses Participation Responses to recommended Technology written by Godfrey Onuwa and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2021-03-03 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2020 in the subject Food Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, language: English, abstract: This study investigated the economics of post-harvest losses among tomato farmers in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling techniques were used in selecting respondents for this study. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, Likert method and ordinary least square regression model; were analytical techniques employed. The result revealed that 62% of the respondents were males, 72% are married. The mean age was 42 years. Most (38%) attained primary education, 48% had a household size with population of 1-5 people. The mean year of experience was 17 years. Most (78%) used woven baskets in packaging their produce. The prevalent improved post-harvest techniques were; appropriate harvesting techniques (2.79), improved drying techniques (2.69) and improved processing technology (2.62) as indicated by their significant mean scores. The estimated value of tomato post-harvest loss per 50kg was 27.5%. Thus, estimated gross margin were ₦5,400 (without loss) and ₦3,910 (with loss) respectively. The coefficients of farming experience (-0.421), distance to markets (0.413), age of fruit at harvest (0.519), quantity of fruits harvested (0.387) and post-harvest practices (-0.396) were statistically significant at 5% level. The estimated coefficient of multiple determination (R2) was 0.795, suggesting that 79% of post-harvest losses were attributable to the variables in the regression model. The constraints identified affected tomato post-harvest loss reduction. Adoption of improved post-harvest techniques, storage and processing facilities, provision of improved market linkages and access to agricultural credit, extension contact and formation of producer cooperatives are strongly recommended for reduced wastages.

Download or read book Characterizing Food Safety Aspects of the Cambodian Vegetable Value chain written by Karina Desiree and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food safety is a major challenge in low and middle-income countries (LMIC). In Cambodia, diarrheal disease is a prominent cause of childhood mortality. Recent findings suggest that greater than 40% of diarrheal diseases in developing nations are attributed to contaminated food. The majority of consumers in Cambodia purchase food through informal markets that escape food safety standards and controls. This is primarily due to the fact that food safety regulations are often poorly enforced, and infrastructural and educational capacity for food safety is limited, particularly in informal market settings. This is critical, since a majority of consumers in LMIC purchase vegetables that are often consumed raw through informal markets. The consumption of contaminated raw vegetables is heavily linked to foodborne illness, and likely contributes to morbidity and mortality in the country. Currently, little data exists on the biological contamination (i.e. bacteria, viruses, and parasites) of vegetables being sold in informal markets in Cambodia. This research seeks to investigate "What is the prevalence and concentration of bacterial hazards on vegetables sold in Cambodian informal markets, and how do handling practices, from farm- to-market, contribute to food safety outcomes in the vegetable value-chain of Cambodia?". Based upon this, the following objectives were chosen: (1) to investigate the prevalence and concentration of Salmonella enterica, as well as the concentration of generic Escherichia coli (E. coli) and coliforms, on different types of fresh vegetables sold in Cambodian informal markets in different seasons; (2) to define the flow and the behaviors of stakeholders within the Cambodian vegetable value-chain through personal interviews; and (3) to identify practices that can potentially contribute to the cross-contamination of vegetables moving through the value-chain. It was hypothesized that the prevalence and concentration of bacterial hazards would vary by vegetable type and seasons, due to differences in food matrix and growth conditions, as supported by scientific literature. Furthermore, it was hypothesized that due to limited educational, physical and regulatory capacity, the likelihood of poor handling practices by vegetable value-chain actors would be high, and contribute to contamination of vegetables along the value chain. Three types of vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers) were collected from informal markets located in two different provinces (Battambang and Siem Reap) in Cambodia in two different seasons (rainy and dry). Samples were subjected to validated methods for the detection of Salmonella enterica, and the enumeration of Salmonella enterica, generic E. coli, and coliforms. Presumptive positive isolates of Salmonella enterica were confirmed using Real-Time PCR. Further, a survey tool was used to investigate the flow of the Cambodian vegetable value-chain, and personal interviews with value-chain actors was used to characterize food safety practices within this value-chain (i.e. farmer, collector, distributor and vendor). The highest prevalence of Salmonella enterica was found on lettuce collected in the dry season (55.8%), whereas the lowest prevalence was found on lettuce collected in the rainy season (15.4%). In terms of concentration of Salmonella enterica, lettuce had a significantly higher concentration (5.66 log10 CFU/g), as compared to cucumbers (4.20 log10 CFU/g) and tomatoes (3.99 log CFU/g). Further, vegetables in the rainy season (5.27 log10 CFU/g) had significantly higher counts of Salmonella enterica as compared to vegetables in the dry season (3.96 log CFU/g). Moreover, the highest concentration of E. coli and coliforms were observed on lettuce during the rainy season (2.75 and 6.31 log10 CFU/g respectively). Conversely, the lowest concentration of E. coli and coliforms were observed on cucumbers (0.81 log10 CFU/g) and tomatoes (3.89 log10 CFU/g) collected in the dry season. Survey results support that a high percentage of the value-chain actors do not practice cool storage, which increases the likelihood of microbial proliferation as well as decrease the quality of vegetables. Additionally, the wide use of inadequately composted animal-source waste, contaminated irrigation water, and the lack of basic food hygiene practices (e.g. using fabric gloves, selling raw meat in the same area as fresh vegetables, lack of handwashing practices etc.) were factors that may be contributing to the introduction of pathogens through cross-contamination. Findings from this study highlighted that vegetables sold in informal markets in Cambodia are contaminated with biological hazards, with high concentrations being observed across all vegetable types and seasons. Contaminated vegetables can introduce bacterial pathogens into informal markets. Furthermore, contamination may be increased through the lack of basic food hygiene practices of value-chain actors, particularly informal market vendors. Many of these practices promote cross-contamination of bacteria from the environment to the vegetables. For these reasons, interventions such as food safety recommendations in the form of training and education programs for value-chain actors, regulatory coordination, consumer communication programs and infrastructure development are necessary to reduce the likelihood of contamination and negative public health outcomes in the country.

Download or read book Combating Micronutrient Deficiencies written by Brian Thompson and published by CABI. This book was released on 2011 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, inclusive of 19 chapters, provides discussions on the benefits and limitations of food-based approaches for the prevention and control of micronutrient malnutrition. Different chapters focus on specific relevant topics, including current developments in food-based approaches and their program applications, relevance of agricultural interventions to nutrition, impact of multi-sectoral programmes with food-based approaches components in alleviating undernutrition and micronutrient malnutrition, animal-source foods as a food-based approach to address nutrient deficiencies, aquaculture's role in improving food and nutrition security, benefits of vegetables and fruits in preventing and combating micronutrient malnutrition, benefits of food-based approaches for overcoming single specific micronutrient deficiencies, and food fortification. This book will be of great use to professionals interested in public health, human nutrition, micronutrient deficiency interventions, food and nutrition security policy interventions, and agricultural research.

Download or read book Horticultural Reviews Volume 35 written by Jules Janick and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-10-16 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers. All contributions are anonymously reviewed and edited by Professor Jules Janick of Purdue University, USA, and published in the form of one or two volumes per year. Recently published articles include: Artificial Pollination in Tree Crop Production (v34) Cider Apples and Cider-Making Techniques in Europe and North America (v34) Garlic: Botany and Horticulture (v33) Controlling Biotic Factors That Cause Postharvest Losses of Fresh Market Tomatoes (v33) Taxus spp.: Botany, Horticulture, and Source of Anti-Cancer Compounds (v32) The Invasive Plant Debate: A Horticultural Perspective (v32)

Download or read book Economic and Ecological Significance of Arthropods in Diversified Ecosystems written by Akshay Kumar Chakravarthy and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-10-20 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arthropods are invertebrates that constitute over 90% of the animal kingdom, and their bio-ecology is closely linked with global functioning and survival. Arthropods play an important role in maintaining the health of ecosystems, provide livelihoods and nutrition to human communities, and are important indicators of environmental change. Yet the population trends of several arthropods species show them to be in decline. Arthropods constitute a dominant group with 1.2 million species influencing earth’s biodiversity. Among arthropods, insects are predominant, with ca. 1 million species and having evolved some 350 million years ago. Arthropods are closely associated with living and non-living entities alike, making the ecosystem services they provide crucially important. In order to be effective, plans for the conservation of arthropods and ecosystems should include a mixture of strategies like protecting key habitats and genomic studies to formulate relevant policies for in situ and ex situ conservation. This two-volume book focuses on capturing the essentials of arthropod inventories, biology, and conservation. Further, it seeks to identify the mechanisms by which arthropod populations can be sustained in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and by means of which certain problematic species be managed without producing harmful environmental side-effects. This edited compilation includes chapters contributed by over 80 biologists on a wide range of topics embracing the diversity, distribution, utility and conservation of arthropods and select groups of insect taxa. More importantly, it describes in detail the mechanisms of sustaining arthropod ecosystems, services and populations. It addresses the contribution of modern biological tools such as molecular and genetic techniques regulating gene expression, as well as conventional, indigenous practices in arthropod conservation. The contributors reiterate the importance of documenting and understanding the biology of arthropods from a holistic perspective before addressing conservation issues at large. This book offers a valuable resource for all zoologists, entomologists, ecologists, conservation biologists, policy makers, teachers and students interested in the conservation of biological resources.

Download or read book Postharvest Grain Loss Assessment Methods written by Kenton L. Harris and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Integrated Pest Management of Tropical Vegetable Crops written by Rangaswamy Muniappan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-11-23 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is an edited book with chapters written by multi-disciplinary specialists in their specific subject areas. It covers development of IPM components and packaging them for individual vegetable crops specifically targeted to tropical countries. Scientific background for IPM components or tactics will be included. There will be case studies of IPM packages developed and implemented in different countries. The concept of IPM has been in existence for the past six decades; however, a practical holistic program has not been developed and implemented for vegetable crops, in the developing countries. Currently the IPM adoption rate in the tropics is minimal and there is a need for implementation of IPM technologies that are environmentally safe, economical, and socially acceptable. We believe that adoption and implementation of IPM provided in this book will lead to significant reduction in crop losses and mitigate adverse impacts of pesticide use in the tropics. This book is an outcome 20 years of research, development and implementation of the IPM CRSP, a project supported by USAID and administered by Virginia Tech in several developing countries along the tropical belt in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. ​

Download or read book Crop Adaptation to Climate Change written by Shyam Singh Yadav and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-02 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major task of our time is to ensure adequate food supplies for the world's current population (now nearing 7 billion) in a sustainable way while protecting the vital functions and biological diversity of the global environment. The task of providing for a growing population is likely to be even more difficult in view of actual and potential changes in climatic conditions due to global warming, and as the population continues to grow. Current projections suggest that the world's temperatures will rise 1.8-4.0 by 2100 and population may reach 8 billion by the year 2025 and some 9 billion by mid-century, after which it may stabilize. This book addresses these critical issues by presenting the science needed not only to understand climate change effects on crops but also to adapt current agricultural systems, particularly in regard to genetics, to the changing conditions. Crop Adaptation to Climate Change covers a spectrum of issues related to both crops and climatic conditions. The first two sections provide a foundation on the factors involved in climate stress, assessing current climate change by region and covering crop physiological responses to these changes. The third and final section contains chapters focused on specific crops and the current research to improve their genetic adaptation to climate change. Written by an international team of authors, Crop Adaptation to Climate Change is a timely look at the potentially serious consequences of climate change for our global food supply, and is an essential resource for academics, researchers and professionals in the fields of crop science, agronomy, plant physiology and molecular biology; crop consultants and breeders; as well as climate and food scientists.