บทคัดย่องานวิจัย

Future research needs in postharvest biology and technology of fruits.

Kader, A. A.;

Acta Horticulturae Year: 1999 Issue: No. 485 Pages: 209-213 Ref: 7 ref.

1999

บทคัดย่อ

Future research needs in postharvest biology and technology of fruits.

Proposed future research topics are listed. It is suggested that fruit quality (especially textural and flavour attributes) and safety assurance must be the focus of future research and development. Examples of future research needs include production of new genotypes, using molecular biology techniques, with better flavour quality, slower softening rate, lower browning potential, and less susceptibility to physiological disorders and to decay-causing pathogens; and development of a postharvest integrated pest management programme for fruits that combines biological, chemical and physical control methods. Research and development efforts aimed at improving the efficiency and reducing the cost of transportation and other components of the global and national distribution systems for fresh horticultural perishables should continue.