A List of Selected References

List of Selected References

Postharvest Handling and Physiology of Horticultural Crops
A List of Selected References

Adel A. Kader, Marita I. Cantwell, and Leonard L. Morris
Department of Plant Sciences
University of California, Davis, CA 95616

Addendum (June 2007 - July 2008)
Addendum (July 2006 - May 2007)
Addendum (May 2003 to June 2006)
Addendum (May 2002 to April 2003)
Addendum (May 2001 to April 2002)

Table of Contents with links to individual sections
Preface
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I.	General References	5
II.	Postharvest Physiology of Horticultural Commodities	6
	A. General Reviews	6
	B. Fruit Growth and Development	7
	C. Fruit Maturation, Ripening and Senescence	7
	D. Respiration	8
	E. Ethylene	9
III.	Commodity Requirements: Temperature & Relative Humidity	12
IV.	Physiological Disorders	13
V.	Supplements to Temperature Management	14
	A. Modified/Controlled Atmospheres	14
	B. Hypobaric Storage	17
	C. Growth Regulators	18
	D. Gamma Irradiation	18
VI.	Composition, Nutritive Value and Safety	19
	A. General References	19
	B. Carbohydrates	20
	C. Organic Acids	20
	D. Pectic Substances	21
	E. Amino Acids, Proteins & Enzymes	21
	F. Lipids & Fatty Acids	22
	G. Pigments	22
	H. Phenolic Compounds	23
	I. Volatile and Flavor Compounds	24
	J. Vitamins	24
	K. Minerals	25
	L. Toxicants	25
	M. Food Safety	25
VII.	Quality and Quality Evaluation	25
	A. General References	26
	B. Sensory Evaluation	27
	C. Color and Gloss	28
	D. Texture	29
	E. Mechanical Properties other than Texture	29
VIII.	Methods	29
	A. General References	29
	B. Chemical Analysis	30
	C. Gas Analysis & Gas Mixing	30
	D. Physical Methods	31
IX.	Postharvest Handling of Horticultural Commodities	31
	A. General References	31
	B. Harvesting	32
	C. Sorting, Grading & Standardization	32
	D. Edible Coatings and Film Wrapping	33
	E. Packing & Packages	34
	F. Cooling	35
	G. Transportation	36
	H. Handling at Wholesale	36
	I. Handling at retail and food service operations	36
	J. Marketing	37
X.	Storage: Structure and Procedures	37
XI.	Postharvest Physiology and Handling of Specific Commodities	38
	A. Fruits - Temperate Zone	38
	1. General References	38
	2. Cherries	38
	3. Grapes	38
	4. Pome Fruits (apples and pears)	39
	5. Soft Fruits (bush berries and strawberries)	40
	6. Stone fruits other than cherries (apricot, nectarine, peach, plum)	40
	7. Nuts (almond, pecan, pistachio, walnut)	41
	B. Fruits - Tropical & Subtropical	42
	1. General References	42
	2. Avocado	42
	3. Bananas and plantains	43
	4. Breadfruit	43
	5. Cactus pear (prickly pear)	43
	6. Carambola	43
	7. Cherimoya and atemoya	44
	8. Citrus fruits	44
	9. Coconuts	45
	10. Dates	45
	11. Durian	45
	12. Feijoa	45
	13. Fig	45
	14. Guava	45
	15. Jujube	45
	16. Kiwifuit	46
	17. Longan	46
	18. Loquat	46
	19. Lychee	46
	20. Mango	47
	21. Mangosteen	47
	22. Olives	47
	23. Papaya	47
	24. Passion Fruit	48
	25. Pepino	48
	26. Persimmons	48
	27. Pineapples	48
	28. Pomegranate	49
	29. Rambutan	49
	30. Sapota	49
	31. Soursop	49
	32. Other Fruits	49
	C. Vegetables	49
	1. General References	49
	2. Asparagus	50
	3. Carrots	50
	4. Cole Crops (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower)	50
	5. Cucurbits (cucumber, squash, melons)	50
	6. Lettuce	51
	7. Mushrooms	51
	8. Onions and garlic	52
	9. Peas and beans	52
	10. Peppers	52
	11. Potatoes	53
	12. Sweet corn	53
	13. Sweet potatoes	53
	14. Tomatoes	54
	15. Tropical Root Crops (cassava, taro, yam)	54
	D. Fresh Cut (minimally processed) Fruits and Vegetables	55
	E. Herbs and Spices	56
	F. Cut Flowers, Ornamentals, Nursery Stock & Transplants	57
XII.	Postharvest Pathology	59
XIII.	Postharvest Entomology	61
XIV.	Postharvest Losses	61
XV.	Low-input/Small Scale Postharvest Handling Systems	63
XVI.	Research and Extension Activities	64

Preface
This list is prepared as a possible aid to research and extension workers, teachers, and students interested in the general area of postharvest horticulture. It is also expected to be useful to those in industry and to reference librarians. It should serve as a starting point for the development of background information on harvesting, handling and storage of horticultural commodities and on their physiology, composition and quality.

The references are classified into 16 sections of subject matter. Arrangement within each section is by author; enumeration of the citations is by section. Each citation was arbitrarily placed under a given section but is cross-referenced under additional sections.

Originally published in 1974, then revised in 1976, 1979, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000, this 18th revision includes published literature up to April 30, 2001. The titles included represent a somewhat arbitrary selection with emphasis on relatively current publications in English. Useful and important citations may have been overlooked. We would appreciate information concerning errors or omissions.

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