The present book is written by leading experts who have made significant contributions to quality management in postharvest systems. Effective quality management during the postharvest period, rather than the level of sophistication of any given technology is the key in reaching the desired objectives. It describes several pre and postharvest strategies to increased shelf life and technologies that positively influence quality attributes of the horticultural produce.

This book intended to be a comprehensive venture that provides up-to-date scientific and technical information focusing or quality management in postharvest system.

This book will immense value to postharvest scientists horticultural entrepreneurs, retailers, wholesalers and exporters engaged in the supply chain of horticultural produce and research, scholars engaged in development of postharvest management.