{"product_id":"handbook-of-plum-fruit-amir-gull-9781032062426","title":"Handbook of Plum Fruit: Production, Postharvest Science, and Processing Technology","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the last ten years there has been an exponential increase in the adoption of high-density farming, which leads to better yield and higher-quality fruits, thus improving the economic return. \u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandbook of Plum Fruit: Production, Postharvest Science, and Processing Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ecovers all the recent advances in plum production, harvesting, handling and processing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDivided into two main parts, the first eight chapters provide insight about preharvest processing of plums, whereas the later chapters discuss the postharvest processing of plums. This book also includes vital chapters on varietal improvement and rootstock breeding, high-density planting, and pollination. After harvesting, plum quality quickly diminishes, mainly due to weight loss, total acidity, loss of firmness, and decay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth information on the pre- and postharvest processing of plums\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoverage on plum harvesting, handling, and storage practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlum by-product utilization and potential health benefits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandbook of Plum Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eprovides comprehensive information on recent advances in postharvesting technologies of plum. The health benefits of plum and its products are also addressed. This book will assist horticulturists, agriculturists, pomologists, food scientists and others working in various fruit-processing industries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Amir Gull\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1032062428\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781032062426\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/12\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 348\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.81d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amir Gull","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44070900531455,"sku":"9781032062426","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8140dc66-85b2-4d02-86c9-c0d1513893ac.jpg?v=1685432988","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/handbook-of-plum-fruit-amir-gull-9781032062426","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}