Currently being reprinted for 2008 - A Colour Atlas of Postharvest Diseases and Disorders of Fruits and Vegetables - Volume One: Introduction and Fruits

Hardback  302 pages, 457 colour and b+w illustrations  ISBN 1840760257

This title is currently being reprinted expected mid-2008

Now established worldwide as the standard guide to the recognition and understanding of the causes of deterioration in temperate and tropical fruits and vegetables, these superbly illustrated full-colour volumes (Volume 2) deal clearly, concisely and systematically with each of the main diseases and disorders, emphasising those of importance to international trade.

Dr Snowdon has designed each volume to be used in two different ways:

1. Full colour photographs and practical text provide the basis for preliminary identification by the owner or surveyor.

2. Using the microscope drawings and references, diagnosis can then be confirmed or modified by a specialist.

Contents of Volume 1:
General Introduction and Fruits. 1. Nature and causes of post-harvest deterioration: Investigation of losses. Post-harvest physiology of fruits and vegetables. Structure and function; Maturation, ripening and senescence. Nature of Post-Harvest deterioration: Physiological change; Physical damage; Chemical injury: Pathological decay. Factors Influencing Post-Harvest Deterioration: Pre-harvest factors; Harvesting and handling techniques; Conditions during storage; Conditions during transport. Aspects of Forensic Plant Pathology: Cargo surveys and the interpretation of evidence; Identification of diseases and disorders. Classification of Disorders: Nutritional disorders: Nutritional disorders; Respiratory disorders; Temperature disorders; Miscellaneous disorders. Classification of Diseases and Disease Organisms: Type of disease; Agents of disease. 2. Citrus Fruits: Oranges; Mandarins; Grapefruits; Lemons; Limes. 3. Miscellaneous Tropical and Subtropical Fruits: Avocados; Bananas; Guavas; Litchis; Mangoes; Papayas; Passion fruits; Persimmons; Pineapple; Pomegranates; Sour sops and Sweets sops; Other tropical and subtropical fruits. 4. Pome Fruits: Apples and Pears. 5. Stone Fruits: Peaches; Nectarines; Apricots; Plums and Cherries. 6. Soft Fruits and Berry Fruits: Strawberries and Raspberries; Blueberries; Cranberries; Currants and Gooseberries; Grapes; Kiwi fruits. 7. Melons and Watermelons. Appendices. Index.