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Postharvest handling of horticultural crops in Mexico.

Yahia, E. M.;

Postharvest physiology, pathology and technologies for horticultural commodities: recent advances. Proceedings of an international symposium held at Agadir, Morocco, 16-21 January 1994. Year: 1995 Pages: 1-10 Ref: 11 ref.

1995

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ABSTRACT :

The wide geographical and climatological variation in Mexico allows for the cultivation of a wide range of crops. The country produces more than 25 million tonnes of temperate, subtropical and tropical fruits and vegetables. Of the area cultivated, about 6.4% is dedicated to fruit production and about 3.3% to vegetable production. However, in terms of monetary value, fruits and vegetables account for more than 13.0 and 10.0%, respectively, of agricultural production. There are extremes of sophistication in production and postharvest handling techniques. Export activity has increased in the last 10 years. More than two-thirds of exported products are sent to the US market, and about 20% the EC, Asia, and Latin America. The increase in export activity and changes in consumer attitudes have increased interest in postharvest technology and handling. The degree of development in postharvest technology depends on the type of products, the region, and the destination of the crop. Quality standards for

the internal market have been developed for 31 products, but these are not obligatory. Storage of horticultural crops is rare. CA storage is used only for apples. MA is used very infrequently during transport of some fruits such as mangoes and avocados to Europe and Japan. Modified atmosphere packaging is not used for fresh produce. Postharvest research is carried out by 8 groups with minimum interinstitutional cooperation.