01424nam a22001817a#4500001000700000007000300007008004100010020001800051050001700069100001800086245003600104260004100140300001000181520101700191650000901208650001401217650001101231826319tz171009t2017    th ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  a9781680945645  aS561b.S258F  aArit Efretuei  aFarming of vegetable and fruits  aNew York :bArcler Press LLC,c2017.  a252 p  aVegetable and fruit farming is the growing of vegetables and fruits for human consumption. This text is a comprehensive resource about a wide variety of vegetables, and fruit provide cultivation advice, information on pests and diseases, and food safety practices. Food safety is important on every farm, and growers have a responsibility to minimize risks to produce food that is not only wholesome and nutritious, but also safe. Proper disease management, harvest practices (including picker instruction and supervision), and postharvest handling are critical to success production. Cooling produce to remove field heat and improve shelf life is especially important. Treatments to reduce decay may be another important consideration. Sorting and washing of some fruits and vegetables can also be done to help maintain quality and improve appearance. All such practices are addressed in this book, including planting techniques, irrigation technology, and how they are beneficial to people and the environment.  aFarm  avegetable  afruits