Fruit Industry / / edited by Ibrahim Kahramanoglu, Chunpeng Wan.

• TeilnehmendeR: Kahramanoglu, Ibrahim,; Wan, Chunpeng,
• Place / Publishing House: London : : IntechOpen,, 2022.
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (154 pages)

Fruits contain important vitamins, minerals, phytochemical compounds, and dietary fiber. The phytochemicals in fruit can reduce the risk of diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. Fruits play an important role in not only human health but also in the world economy. As the global population continues to grow, there is an urgent need to ensure all people have access to healthy foods, thus the fruit industry is integral to ensuring food security and sustainability. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the fruit industry and highlights new topics for future research.

Table of Contents

1. Perspective Chapter: Traditional, Innovative and Eco-Friendly Methods for Postharvest Storage of Fruits -- 2. Postharvest Management and Marketing of Apples in Mexico -- 3. Indigenous and Improved Postharvest Handling Methods and Processing of Fruits -- 4. Dwarfing Rootstocks for High-Density Citrus Orchards -- 5. Insect Pest Management in Fruit Production -- 6. Aphid on Almond and Peach in Tunisia: Species, Bioecology, Natural Enemies and Control Methods -- 7. Biochemical Composition of Japanese Quince (Chaenomeles japonica) and Its Promising Value for Food, Cosmetic, and Pharmaceutical Industries.