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This chapter reviews the extent, causes and prevention of food losses and waste (FLW) in roots and tubers such as cassava, yams, potatoes, sweet potatoes and taro. It discusses pre-harvest factors affecting FLW such as pests and diseases, environmental factors and agronomic practices. It also discusses harvest and post-harvest factors such as harvesting practices to minimize mechanical damage and the effect of storage conditions such as temperature and ventilation.
Price: $32.50
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Series: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Publication Date:
23 March 2020
ISBN: 9781786766861
Format: eBook
BISACs:
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Agronomy / Crop Science, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Food Science / Food Safety & Security, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Organic
1 Introduction 2 Pre-harvest factors affecting root and tuber losses 3 Harvest and post-harvest factors affecting root and tuber losses 4 Losses during retail marketing and waste during consumption 5 Approaches to reduce losses and waste of roots and tubers 6 Conclusions 7 Where to look for further information 8 References