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OverviewLearn how oxidative stress affects fresh fruits and vegetables--and how to inhibit this process! This vital book brings together internationally respected authorities who share their experiences, insights, and approaches to postharvest oxidative stress. It examines the factors that induce oxidative stress and the processes by which oxidative stress affects the quality, shelf life, and nutritional value of fruits and vegetables after harvest. Postharvest Oxidative Stress in Horticultural Crops also explores regulation of oxygen species production and the function of antioxidants, and examines technologies that can enhance the resistance of fruits and vegetables to oxidative stress. With Postharvest Oxidative Stress in Horticultural Crops, you'll examine: the impact of various storage temperatures and atmospheres senescence dynamics superficial scald and other symptoms of postharvest oxidative stress antioxidants and their role in inhibiting oxidative stress regulation of superoxide, hydroxyl radical, and hydrogen peroxide production physical treatments and chemical treatments that can reduce oxidative stress genetic engineering techniques designed to combat the tendency toward postharvest oxidative stressEssential for researchers, teachers, and advanced students in plant physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, breeding, and horticulture, Postharvest Oxidative Stress in Horticultural Crops is also vital for everyone whose day-to-day work is impacted by plant stress. Full Product DetailsAuthor: D. Mark Hodges , D. Mark HodgesPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc Imprint: CRC Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.430kg ISBN: 9781560229636ISBN 10: 1560229632 Pages: 278 Publication Date: 13 February 2003 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationD. Mark Hodges Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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