Overview

This book discusses the agronomic factors affecting the quality of major fruits grown in North America, as well as the storage and processing of these crops.

Quality factors discussed include appearance, texture, flavor, and nutritional quality.

Fruits Covered

Fruits covered include oranges, grapefruit, lemons, grapes, apples, peaches, nectarines, plums, strawberries, pears, and cherries.

Target Audience

Quality and Preservation of Fruits is a detailed reference resource for researchers and teachers in horticulture and food science.