{"product_id":"postharvest-biology-and-nanotechnology-isbn-9781119289449","title":"Postharvest Biology and Nanotechnology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive introduction to the physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology of produce growth, paired with cutting-edge technological advances in produce preservation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevised and updated, the second edition of \u003ci\u003ePostharvest Biology and Nanotechnology\u003c\/i\u003e explores the most recent developments in postharvest biology and nanotechnology. Since the publication of the first edition, there has been an increased understanding of the developmental physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology during early growth, maturation, ripening, and postharvest conditions. The contributors—noted experts in the field—review the improved technologies that maintain the shelf life and quality of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. This second edition contains new strategies that can be implemented to remedy food security issues, including but not limited to phospholipase D inhibition technology and ethylene inhibition via 1-MCP technology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe text offers an introduction to technologies used in production practices and distribution of produce around the world, as well as the process of sencescence on a molecular and biochemical level. The book also explores the postharvest value chain for various produce, quality evaluation techniques, and the most current nanotechnology applications. This important resource: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e•                Expands on the first edition to explore in-depth postharvest biology with emphasis on developments in nanotechnology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e•                Contains contributions from leaders in the field\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e•                Includes the most recent advances in postharvest biology and technology, including but not limited to phospholipase D and 1-MCP technology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e•                Puts the focus on basic science as well as technology and practical applications \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e•                Applies a physiology, biochemistry, and biotechnology approach to the subject\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten for crop science researchers and professionals, horticultural researchers, agricultural engineers, food scientists working with fruits and vegetables, \u003ci\u003ePostharvest Biology and Nanotechnology, Second Edition \u003c\/i\u003eprovides a comprehensive introduction to this subject, with a grounding in the basic science with the technology and practical applications. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Enhancing Food Security Through Postharvest Technology: Current and Future Perspectives 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGopinadhan Paliyath, Autar K. Mattoo, Avtar K. Handa, Kalidas Shetty, and Charles L. Wilson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Ripening and Senescence of Fleshy Fruits 15\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRaheel Anwar, Autar K. Mattoo, and Avtar K. Handa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Ethylene Signal Transduction During Fruit Ripening and Senescence 53\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePriya Padmanabhan and Gopinadhan Paliyath\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Preharvest and Postharvest Technologies Based on Hexanal: An Overview 89\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGopinadhan Paliyath and Priya Padmanabhan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Nitric Oxide Signaling in Plants 103\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDandan Huang, Xiaokang Zhang, Jie Zhou, and Shuhua Zhu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Postharvest Uses of Ozone Application in Fresh Horticultural Produce 129\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVijay Yadav Tokala, Zora Singh, and Alan D. Payne\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Active and Intelligent Packaging for Reducing Postharvest Losses of Fruits and Vegetables 171\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRanjeet Shinde, Victor Rodov, Shanthanu Krishnakumar, and Jayasankar Subramanian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Application of Hexanal‐containing Compositions and Its Effect on Shelf‐life and Quality of Banana Varieties in Kenya 191\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMargaret Hutchinson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Hexanal Compositions for Enhancing Shelf‐life and Quality in Papaya 199\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIlmi Hewajulige, Shanthi Wilson, and Margaret Hutchinson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Effect of Hexanal Composition Treatment on Wine Grape Quality 215\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMoustapha Oke, Priya Padmanabhan, and Gopinadhan Paliyath\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Benefits of Application of Hexanal Compositions on Apples 225\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePriya Padmanabhan and Gopinadhan Paliyath\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Preharvest Spray Application of Blueberry Fruits with Hexanal Formulations Improves Fruit Shelf‐life and Quality 231\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePriya Padmanabhan, Thilaka Krishnaraj, Alan Sullivan, and Gopinadhan Paliyath\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Improving Shelf‐life and Quality of Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium L.) by Preharvest Application of Hexanal Compositions 237\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePriya Padmanabhan and Gopinadhan Paliyath\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Hexanal Effects on Greenhouse Vegetables 243\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePriya Padmanabhan and Gopinadhan Paliyath\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Reduction of Preharvest and Postharvest Losses of Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis L. Osberck) Using Hexanal in Eastern Tanzania 255\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaulid W. Mwatawala, Anna Baltazari, Theodosy J. Msogoya, Hosea D. Mtui, Jaspa Samwel, and Lucy M. Chove\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Postharvest Technologies in Tender Fruits: Peach, Nectarine, Plum, and Apricot 265\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJayasankar Subramanian, Shanthanu Krishnakumar, Ranjeet Shinde, and Walid El Kayal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Effect of Hexanal Compositions on Guava Fruits 287\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKaranbir S. Gill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Effect of Hexanal Vapor Treatments on Delay of Flower Senescence 295\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePriya Padmanabhan and Gopinadhan Paliyath\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Applications of Nanostructured and Microstructured Materials in Postharvest Packaging of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables 301\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLoong‐Tak Lim\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Economic Impact of Hexanal‐based Nanotechnology on Mango Value Chain in Tamil Nadu State, India 327\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eC. Sekar, K.S. Subramanian, G.J. Janavi, and Jayasankar Subramanian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex for Smart Delivery of Volatiles in Nano‐Food Systems 365\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarimuthu Subramanian, K.S. Subramanian, Vivek Kumar, Jayanthi Rajan, and Viji Nagaraj\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 389\u003c\/p\u003e \t \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Editors\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGOPINADHAN PALIYATH,\u003c\/b\u003e Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJAYASANKAR SUBRAMANIAN,\u003c\/b\u003e Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLOONG-TAK LIM,\u003c\/b\u003e Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eK.S. SUBRAMANIAN,\u003c\/b\u003e Department of Nanoscience and Technology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Tamil Nadu, India \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAVTAR K. HANDA,\u003c\/b\u003e Center of Plant Biology, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Purdue University, West Lafayette, USA \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAUTAR K. MATTOO,\u003c\/b\u003e Sustainable Agricultural Systems Laboratory, USDA-ARS, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Beltsville, USA  \t \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION TO THE PHYSIOLOGY, BIOCHEMISTRY, AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PRODUCE GROWTH, PAIRED WITH CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES IN PRODUCE PRESERVATION\u003c\/b\u003e\t \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e explores the most recent developments in postharvest biology and nanotechnology. Since the publication of the companion book \u003ci\u003ePostharvest Biology and Technology of Fruits, Vegetables and Flowers,\u003c\/i\u003e there has been an increased understanding of the developmental physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology during early growth, maturation, ripening, and postharvest conditions. The contributors—noted experts in the field—review the improved technologies that maintain the shelf life and quality of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. \u003ci\u003ePostharvest Biology and Nanotechnology\u003c\/i\u003e contains new strategies that can be implemented to remedy food security issues, including but not limited to phospholipase D inhibition technology and ethylene inhibition via 1-MCP technology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe text offers an introduction to technologies used in production practices and distribution of produce around the world, as well as the process of sencescence on a molecular and biochemical level. The book also explores the postharvest value chain for various produce, quality evaluation techniques, and the most current nanotechnology applications. 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