What are the problems usually encountered in postharvest operation?

In this article, we look at the three major hurdles and how farmers, distributors and other stakeholders can overcome them.

• Poor food quality and safety conditions.
• Poor Storage facilities and conditions.
• Physiological deterioration and Infections.
• References.

What are critical issues in storing vegetables?

But if they’re not handled properly, fruits and veggies can also become a source of food-borne pathogens. For example, they can become contaminated with listeria, salmonella, or other bacteria. Their taste, texture, and appearance can also suffer if they’re not stored properly.

What is the possible problems encountered during washing of harvested crop?

The washing of produce in recirculated or stagnant water should be avoided because it can quickly become heavily contaminated with decay organisms, leading to heavy rotting of the washed produce.

How is the crop produced stored?

Harvested grains are usually dried before being stored because moisture encourages the growth of microorganisms. They are then stored in metal or earthen containers, gunny bags or grain silos. The godowns where grains are stored are first fumigated to get rid of pests.

What is storage of agricultural products?

Storage refers to the process of keeping agricultural products for future use as food, raw materials, fuel or for sale and to maintain its original state. while. PRESERVATION: Is defined as a process of keeping agricultural produce to avoid deterioration or spoilage by micro-organism.

What are the factors that affect storage?

Factors that affect food storage:

• Temperature: The temperature at which food is stored is very critical to shelf life.
• Moisture: It is recommended to remove moisture when storing foods.
• Oxygen: Foods store best when oxygen free.
• Light: Light, a form of energy that can degrade the food value of foods.

What are the effects of storage temperature on fruits and vegetables?

Lower temperatures slow respiration rates and the ripening and senescence processes, which prolongs the storage life of fruits and vegetables. Low temperatures also slow the growth of pathogenic fungi which cause spoilage of fruits and vegetables in storage.

What special concerns exist regarding the storage of fresh vegetables explain why some vegetables should not be refrigerated?

Irradiating takes produce and sterilizes it with gamma rays. This slows further plant ripening and stops sprouting, as well as kills the bacteria. Vegetables that need to be stored at a cool temperature (50-60F) must also not be too cold, or else the starches in the produce will change into sugars.

What are the barriers or drawback in the post harvest handling practices here in the Philippines?

Some of the major constraints in the development of postharvest technology are as follows: lack of R & D budget (less than 1\% of GNP), lack of infrastructure support, small landholdings of farmers, weak farmers’ organizations / cooperatives, and lack of government policy and implementation.

Why crop products are stored?

“Storage” means the phase of the post-harvest system during which the products are kept in such a way as to guarantee food security other than during periods of agricultural production. at the marketing level, to balance the supply and demand of agricultural products, thereby stabilizing market prices.

Why proper storage of crop products is important?

Excess moisture in the crops promotes the growth of micro-organisms and can rot the crops and cause huge losses. Moisture may also germinate the stored seeds, which has to be avoided. Storing in closed containers prevents moisture from re-entering, and protects against rodents and insects also.

What are the factors affecting the storage of horticulture produce?

The management of temperature, ventilation, and relative humidity are the three most important factors that affect postharvest quality and storage life of horticultural produce.