Potatoes postharvest

Offers a comprehensive examination of international potato production. This book discusses how potatoes are managed post harvest, the underlying science behind practices and the influences that can affect final quality. It also describes potato physiology, harvesting techniques and loading procedure...

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Main Authors: Pringle, Robert , 1944- (Author), Bishop, Chris , 1952- (Author), Clayton, Rob , 1968- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Wallingford, U.K. ; Cambridge, MA : CABI Publishing , 2009
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Online Access:Table of contents only

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245 1 0 |a Potatoes postharvest   |c by Bob Pringle, Chris Bishop, Rob Clayton 
260 |a Wallingford, U.K. ;   |a Cambridge, MA :   |b CABI Publishing ,   |c 2009 
300 |a xx, 427 p. :   |b ill. ;   |c 26 cm. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references (p. 407-416) and index 
505 0 |a 1. Physiology -- 2. Harvesting and store loading systems -- 3. Store climate -- 4. Disease control in store -- 5. Store design and structure -- 6. Store ventilation -- 7. Store refrigeration -- 8. Store environment monitoring and control -- 9. Store management -- 10. Seed grading and preparation for planting -- 11. Packhouse and processing facilities -- 12. Quality assurance -- 13. Marketing and costs 
520 |a Offers a comprehensive examination of international potato production. This book discusses how potatoes are managed post harvest, the underlying science behind practices and the influences that can affect final quality. It also describes potato physiology, harvesting techniques and loading procedures as well as optimum storage conditions. 
650 0 |a Potatoes   |x Handling 
650 0 |a Potatoes   |x Storage 
700 1 |a Bishop, Chris ,   |d 1952- ,   |e author 
700 1 |a Clayton, Rob ,   |d 1968- ,   |e author 
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