Elsevier Postharvest Biology and Technology of Tropical and Subtropical Fruits: Volume 2: Acai to Citrus (Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition)

Chapters in Volume 2 of this important collection review the factors affecting the quality of different tropical and subtropical fruits from açai to citrus fruits. Important issues relevant to each product are discussed, including means of maintaining quality and minimising losses postharvest, recommended storage and transport conditions and processing methods, among other topics. Key Features: along with the other volumes in the collection, Volume 2 is an essential reference for professionals involved in the postharvest handling and processing of tropical and subtropical fruits and for academics and researchers working in the area; reviews the factors affecting the quality of different tropical and subtropical fruits from açai to citrus fruits; important issues relevant to each particular fruit are discussed, including means of maintaining quality and minimising losses postharvest, recommended storage and transport conditions. Contents: Açai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.); Acerola (Malpighia emarginata DC.); Achachairú (Garcinia humilis (Vahl) C. D. Adam); Ackee fruit (Blighia sapida Konig.); Aonla (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.); Arazá (Eugenia stipitata McVaugh); Assyrian plum (Cordia myxa L.); Avocado (Persea americana Mill.); Bael (Aegle marmelos (L.) Corr. Serr.); Banana (Musa spp.); Black sapote (Diospyros digyna Jacq.); Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg); Breadnut (Artocarpus camansi Blanco); Cactus pear (Opuntia species); Cajá (Spondias mombin L.); Camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia Kunth McVaugh); Cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.); Carambola (Averrhoa carambola L.); Cashew apple and nut (Anacardium occidentale L.); Chili plum (Spondias purpurea var. Lutea); Citrus spp.: Orange, mandarin, tangerine, clementine, grapefruit, pomelo, lemon and lime.