Handbook of Banana Production, Postharvest Science, Processing Technology, and Nutrition

ISBN: 9781119528234 出版年：2020 页码：291 Muhammad Siddiq Jasim Ahmed Wiley

A comprehensive guide that covers the banana’s full value chain – from production to consumption   The banana is the world’s fourth major fruit crop. Offering a unique and in-depth overview of the fruit’s entire value chain, this important new handbook charts its progression from production through to harvest, postharvest, processing, and consumption. The most up-to-date data and best practices are drawn together to present guidelines on innovative storage, processing, and packaging technologies, while fresh approaches to quality management and the value-added utilization of banana byproducts are also explained. Additionally, the book examines the banana’s physiology, nutritional significance, and potential diseases and pests.