A
Colour Atlas of Postharvest Diseases and Disorders of Fruits and
Vegetables
Volume One: Introduction and Fruits
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Hardcover, 302 pages
261 x 194 mm page size
457 colour and b/w illustrations
ISBN: 978-1-84076-025-5
Price £75.00
Currently out of stock. This book will be reissued with updated references.
When a publication date has been decided it will be posted here.
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Anna
L. Snowdon, PhD,
DIC, University of Cambridge, UK.
Now established worldwide as the standard guide to the recognition
and understanding of the causes of deterioration in temperate and
tropical fruits and vegetables,
these superbly illustrated full-colour volumes (Volume
2) deal clearly, concisely and systematically with each of the
main diseases and disorders, emphasising those of importance to international
trade.
Dr
Snowdon has designed each volume to be used in two different ways:
1.
Full colour photographs and practical text provide the basis for preliminary
identification by the owner or surveyor.
2.
Using the microscope drawings and references, diagnosis can then be
confirmed or modified by a specialist.
Contents of Volume 1:
General Introduction and Fruits. 1. Nature and causes of post-harvest
deterioration: Investigation of losses. Post-harvest physiology
of fruits and vegetables. Structure and function; Maturation,
ripening and senescence. Nature of Post-Harvest deterioration:
Physiological change; Physical damage; Chemical injury: Pathological
decay. Factors Influencing Post-Harvest Deterioration: Pre-harvest
factors; Harvesting and handling techniques; Conditions during storage;
Conditions during transport. Aspects of Forensic Plant Pathology:
Cargo surveys and the interpretation of evidence; Identification of
diseases and disorders. Classification of Disorders: Nutritional
disorders: Nutritional disorders; Respiratory disorders; Temperature
disorders; Miscellaneous disorders. Classification of Diseases
and Disease Organisms: Type of disease; Agents of disease. 2.
Citrus Fruits: Oranges; Mandarins; Grapefruits; Lemons; Limes.
3. Miscellaneous Tropical and Subtropical Fruits: Avocados;
Bananas; Guavas; Litchis; Mangoes; Papayas; Passion fruits; Persimmons;
Pineapple; Pomegranates; Sour sops and Sweets sops; Other tropical
and subtropical fruits. 4. Pome Fruits: Apples and Pears.
5. Stone Fruits: Peaches; Nectarines; Apricots; Plums and Cherries.
6. Soft Fruits and Berry Fruits: Strawberries and Raspberries;
Blueberries; Cranberries; Currants and Gooseberries; Grapes; Kiwi
fruits. 7. Melons and Watermelons. Appendices. Index.
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If you like this title you may
be interested in the second volume on Vegetables
"
...probably the best written text of the many I have ever read....For
anyone involved in the commercial production, shipping, import or marketing
of fruit this book is a must."
Tropical Agriculture Association Newsletter
"...well presented and ideally suited for those involved in the
handling and storage of fruit...an easy and compact reference."
Deciduous Fruit Grower
Key
Features
Over 970 high-quality colour photographs and microscope drawings.
Accessible text allowing use by a wide range of professionals and students.
Fully referenced plus key articles for further reading.
Useful appendices: Glossary, lexicon, storage charts.
Extensive index.
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