Hort381
17 study notes and lessons on Hort381.
Bsc Agriculture
17Importance of Post-Harvest Management
Why post-harvest management matters for reducing losses, protecting quality, and improving value realization.
Maturity indices, harvesting
Maturity indices, harvesting.
Maturity and Ripening process
Maturity and Ripening process.
Factors affecting ripening
Factors affecting ripening.
Pre-Harvest Factors Affecting Post-Harvest Quality
How pre-harvest environment, nutrition, water, and crop management influence post-harvest behavior.
Factors Responsible for Post-Harvest Losses
Primary and secondary causes of post-harvest losses in fruits and vegetables.
Ripening Chemicals
Ripening Chemicals.
Methods of Storage
Methods of Storage.
Various Methods of Packaging and Shelf-Life Extension
Packaging functions, packaging materials, and modern methods for shelf-life extension of produce.
Packaging Technology
Packaging Technology.
Importance and Scope of Value Addition
Why value addition matters in reducing waste, extending shelf life, and improving income from horticultural produce.
Principles of preservation
Principles of preservation.
Selection of Site and Layout for Processing Units
Site selection, layout planning, utilities, sanitation, and hygiene requirements for fruit and vegetable processing units.
Preservation through canning
Preservation through canning.
Preparation of Jams and Related Products
Principles and practical steps involved in preparing jams and similar fruit preserves.
Spoilage of canned products
Spoilage of canned products.
Preservatives, Colours, and Additives
Role and use of preservatives, colours, and food additives in processed fruit and vegetable products.
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