CRSCI 3200 - MODULE 3 - MODULE 4

BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF POSTHARVEST HANDLING

respiration

Converting carbohydrates, proteins, and fatty acids into ATP

Modified atmosphere packaging

low oxygen 21% to 51%
high co2 0.03% to 3.5%

PACKINGHOUSE

 Facility where the harvested crops are gathered and

prepared to meet the requirements of the market.

Dehandling
Deflowering
Dethorning
Topping
Dehusking, Desilking
Detopping

TRIMMING

DELATEXING

removal of latex exuded by the crop

during harvesting

CURING

toughening and self-healing (root, tuber) and

rapid closing of neck (bulb) under favorable

condition

WAXING

application of thin film

of surface coating to

fruits and vegetables

SORTING

process of classifying produce

into groups designated by

classifier according to whatever

criteria he may desire.

GRADING

process of

grouping the

commodities

according to a

set of criteria of

quality and size

recognized or

accepted by the

industry