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International Journal of Agronomy, 2015 Tomato production can serve as a source of income for most rural and periurban producers in most developing countries of the world. However, postharvest losses make its production unprofitable in these parts of the world.
Isaac Kojo Arah +3 more
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Scientific African, 2019 High postharvest losses (PHLs) caused by poor postharvest management of perishable staple foods is a serious food security problem in Nigeria. Adoption of suitable postharvest management techniques is necessary to maintain produce quality and minimize ...
Kwami Justina Morris +2 more
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Commodity system assessment studies on the postharvest handling and marketing of tomatoes in Nigeria, Rwanda and Maharashtra, India [PDF]
Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research, 2019 Purpose: This study was conducted to identify and quantify the main causes and sources of losses in the tomato postharvest chain from harvest to retail market and identify appropriate interventions for reducing these losses in Nigeria, Rwanda and India ...
Lisa Kitinoja +4 more
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Influence of cannonball tree (Couroupita guianensis Aubl.) leaf extract and electrolyzed oxidizing water on postharvest quality of tomato [PDF]
Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research, 2023 Purpose: Managing postharvest losses to extend shelf life and cut down on waste is of paramount importance nowadays, especially when resources are scarce.
Farzana Islam, Prosanta Dash, Shimul Das
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Losses after Harvesting and Management [PDF]
E3S Web of ConferencesIt is widely recognized that postharvest losses in agriculture have a significant impact on the sustainability and security of the world’s food supply. This essay aims to investigate the reasons behind these losses, their effects, and possible solutions.
Mohamed Aezeden +3 more
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Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2023 The study examined the problem of excessive postharvest losses (PHLs) of Malay apples due to inadequate postharvest handling, which is hindering the growing demand for the fruit.
Rita Mungfu Njilar +4 more
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Advances in Agriculture, 2021 In developing countries, food systems are mainly characterized by unorganized, traditional supply chains, and limited market infrastructure. Bulk quantity of the harvested produce is lost every year because of the absence of proper postharvest handling ...
Yebirzaf Yeshiwas, Esubalew Tadele
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Intellectual Property and Opportunities for Food Security in the Philippines [PDF]
, 2013 By 2050, the Philippine population is projected to increase by as much as 41 percent, from 99.9 million to nearly 153 million people. Producing enough food for such an expanding population and achieving food security remain a challenge for the Philippine
Alfonso, Antonio +6 more
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Postharvest losses and their determinants: A challenge to creating a sustainable cooking banana value chain in Uganda [PDF]
, 2018 Postharvest losses (PHL) result in direct food and income losses to farmers and consumers globally. PHL reduction strategies offer unique opportunities to contribute to sustainable food systems for increased food security and farm incomes for more than ...
Adewumi +15 more
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The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2019 Postharvest losses in mango fruits affect its availability and per capita consumption to consumers. Among the factors causing postharvest losses, improper harvesting method is major one, which affects postharvest quality and shelf life of mango fruits ...
K PRASAD +3 more
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