This is the first comprehensive study of the grain postharvest system of Argentina with the following objectives: 1) to group the grain elevators according to structural, technological, and insect control characteristics; ...

Fresh basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) is a highly perishable leafy green vegetable with a storage life of 4–5 d at room temperature. Exposure of basil leaves to temperatures below 12 ◦C during storage results in chilling injury; ...

Although the challenge to retain good marketable quality and reduce postharvest losses of tropical fruits is a difficult one, there is much that can be, but is not currently done to this end in Trinidad and Tobago. Tropical ...

Storage at low temperature is a common practice to extend the market life of many vegetables. Among other horticultural crops, tomato fruit suffers chilling injury when it is storage under refrigerated conditions. Much ...