Opportunities of Doubling Indian Farmers Income by Post Harvest Value Addition to Agricultural Produce

The governments across the developing countries are facing a challenge of steadily increasing population,maintaining balance in demand and supply of food and upliftment in socio-economic status of farming community.Among the leading developing countries,India has successfully increased agricultural crop production by fourfold,thus having at most potential for adoption of secondary agriculture practices after harvest of farm produce.Post-harvest processing of agricultural produce like milling of cereals and pulses,extraction of oil from oilseed crops,development of value added ready to eat and ready to serve food product etc.not only facilitate efficient utilization of crop produce but also check losses fetching better returns to the farmers/entrepreneurs.Post-harvest processing operations at the production catchment area helps in minimizing post harvest losses,helps in generating employment opportunities in rural areas,purity assured products in turn open window for the developed products to qualify for wider market.

Impact of post harvest treatment on antioxidant activity and phenolic profile of Moringa oleifera lam leaves

Moringa oleifera leaves are an important source of dietary phytochemicals,such as flavonoids with high antioxidant activity(AOA).These components are however influenced by the post-harvest treatments applied as well as the processing conditions.Hence,it is crucial to determine the most appropriate post-harvest treatment that preserves or enhances AOA.To this effect the influence of steam blanching,fermentation/oxidation,oven drying and roasting of fresh Moringa leaves on their AOA was investigated.Processing conditions of time and temperature for each treatment were optimised using response surface methodology.The effect of the different treatments at optimal conditions on phenolic profile and AOA were compared.Roasting achieved the most significant(p<0.05)improvement in phenolics(43%)and AOA(22–31%),which was accompanied by the formation of 2 new compounds,quercetin-3-O-acetylglucoside and Quercetine-3-O-rhamnoside.Steam blanching had the most deleterious effect on phenolics(-31%)and AOA.Post-harvest treatments qualitatively and quantitatively affect phytochemical profile of Moringa leaves.

Post-Harvest Technology Transfer to Reduce on Farm Grain Losses in Kitui District, Kenya

Training and demonstrations as a means of post harvest technology transfer at farm level were conducted in 5 divisions of Kitui district. The aim was to reinforce farmers＇ knowledge about storage and help them select proper application methods of pest control suitable for their storage. A total of 163 participants were trained in various storage pest management topics. Before each demonstration, farmers listed their common methods of mixing grain with chemical dusts. Shovel mixing on tarpaulin or wheelbarrows and in-bag stick mixing were evaluated alongside the research way of using the shovel for grain mixing and the ＂fuffle＂, a more efficient device for mixing grain with chemical dusts. Only the 1.6% pirimiphos methyl/0.3% permethrin （Actellic super dust） was used and the treated and untreated controls were stored on site in 90 kg bags. After two months, damage and live infestation were assessed in 1 kg samples drawn from each mixing method. Despite lack of uniformity of grain due to different sources, farmers were able to identify the mixing methods which gave better results. KARl methods appeared better and the fhffle was rated as an effective and labour saving tool and farmers were keen to have it fabricated by local artisans.

Effects of Chlorine Dioxide Gas on Postharvest Physiology and Storage Quality of Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.var.Longrum)

The effects of treatment of chlorine dioxide （C1Oz） gas on postharvest physiology and preservation quality of green bell peppers were studied. Green bell peppers were collected in bags and treated with 0, 5, 10, 20, and 50 mg L^-1 ClO2 gas at 10±0.5℃ for over 40 d, and the changes in postharvest physiology and preservation quality of the peppers were evaluated during the storage. The inhibition of rot of the peppers was observed for all the tested ClO2 gas treatments. The rot rates of the treated samples were 50% lesser than those of the control after day 40 of storage. The highest inhibitory effect was obtained after 50 mg L^-1 ClO2 gas treatment, where the peppers did not decay until day 30 and showed only one-fourth of the rot rate of the control at day 40 of storage. The respiratory activity of the peppers was significantly （P〈0.05） inhibited by 20 and 50 mg L^-1 ClO2 treatments, whereas no significant effects on respiratory activity were observed with 5 and 10 mg L^-1 ClO2 treatments （P〉0.05）. Except for 50 mg L^-1 ClO2, malondialdenyde （MDA） contents in the peppers treated with 5, 10, or 20 mg L^-1 ClO2 were not significantly （P〉0.05） different from those in the control. Degradation of chlorophyll in the peppers was delayed by 5 mg L-1ClO2, but promoted by 10, 20, or 50 mg L^-1 ClO2. The vitamin C content, titratable acidity, and total soluble solids of the peppers treated by all the tested ClO2 gas did not significantly change during the storage. The results suggested that ClO2 gas treatment effectively delayed the postharvest physiological transformation of green peppers, inhibited decay and respiration, maintained some nutritional and sensory quality, and retarded MDA accumulation.

Cannabis Indoor Growing Conditions, Management Practices, and Post-Harvest Treatment: A Review

Cannabis has attracted a new wave of research attention as an herbal medicine. To deliver compliant, uniform, and safe cannabis medicine, growers should optimize growing environments on a site-specific basis. Considering that environmental factors are interconnected, changes in a factor prompts adjustment of other factors. This paper reviews existing work that considers indoor growing conditions (light, temperature, CO2 concentration, humidity, growing media, and nutrient supply), management practices (irrigation, fertilization, pruning & training, and harvest timing), and post-harvest treatment (drying and storage) for cannabis indoor production.

Farmers’ Practices for the Orchard’s Maintenance and Post-Harvest Treatment of Cocoa in Infiltrated Classified and Unclassified Zone of Méagui (South-West, Côte d’Ivoire)

An important part of Ivorian cocoa production comes from infiltrated classified forests. The objective of this study is to investigate orchard maintenance and post-harvest cocoa treatment practices used by cocoa farmers in infiltrated classified and unclassified areas of Méagui. To do this, 110 producers in two localities of the said zone were individually interviewed from February to April 2022, using a declarative questionnaire. It was found that cocoa orchards in the zone are aging. Nearly 68.55% of producers were heirs and 58.33% of those interviewed were under 46 years of age, with an average age of 43 years. Nearly 84.55% of the producers surveyed mainly use chemical insecticides to control the pests of greatest concern in these localities. Regarding the frequency of insecticide treatments, 11.82% of producers make 1 to 2 applications a year, 29.09% make 3 to 5 applications a year, and 43.64% make at least 6 applications a year. The active substances of the most used products belong to 99% of the Neonicotinoid and Pyrethroid families. Regarding cocoa harvesting and post-harvest operations, 93.64% of the producers carry out a single harvest/month;all do the shelling with mini machetes. Beans are fermented mainly in black plastic tarpaulins or in bags, for a period of 3 to 5 days (65.45%). Drying is done almost entirely (91.82%) on the black plastic tarp. This study shows that cocoa farmers in the areas surveyed do not respect the recommendations issued on phytosanitary practices and post-harvest treatment of cocoa. This non-compliance with the standards of good practices prescribed is particularly more accentuated in the locality located in infiltrated classified zone. It would, therefore, be judicious to revise or redefine the phytosanitary recommendations and carry out sensitization and training-follow-up programs for producers in this important cocoa production area of C?te d’Ivoire.

Influence of Harvest Periods on Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Agronomic Traits and Physiological Response to Post-Harvest Physiological Deterioration

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is the third largest source of calories in tropical countries and the sixth most important food crop in the World. However, the short shelf life of its storage roots after harvest due to a rapid post-harvest physiological deterioration (PPD) makes the roots to be considered as a risky product to market. The objectives of this work were to investigate the influence of two harvest periods on cassava agronomic parameters and their physiological response to PPD. Three cassava cultivars 96/1414, I070593 and LMR were selected for the experiment and harvested at 10 and 12 months after planting (MAP). The response to PPD was assessed during storage at 0, 3, 8 and 15 days after harvest (DAH). Total proteins content, soluble sugars and starch, total polyphenols compounds, polyphenoloxidase and peroxidase activities were recorded during storage. Results showed large variation among the parameters at the two harvest periods across the cultivars. High number of tubers was recorded in all the cultivars at 12 MAP and a significant increase in storage roots length was observed in 96/1414 and LMR from 10 MAP to 12 MAP (25 ± 5.1 to 41.3 ± 5.9 and 22.6 ± 3.3 to 27.9 ± 4.8) respectively. A reduction of about 49% of tubers weight was observed in I070593 from 10 to 12 MAP while an increase of about 36% and 11% were recorded in LMR and 96/1414 respectively. Tubers from I070593 showed less susceptibility to PPD when harvested at 10 MAP compared to those from LMR and 96/1414 where less susceptibility to PPD were recorded at 12 MAP. An increase in soluble sugars content, total proteins content and peroxidase activity subsequently to a decrease in starch content were recorded during storage from 8 to 15 days after harvest especially at 10 MAP in I070593 and at 12 MAP in LMR and 96/1414. High content of total phenolic compounds and less activity of polyphenol oxidase were correlated to PPD susceptibility. This work opens a new insight issue of the consideration of the appropriate harvest time of the cultivars as a tool to better control the onset of postharvest physiological deterioration.

Effect of Post-Harvest Handling and Ripening Methods on Quality and Shelf-Life of Banana

Banana (Musa spp.) is a highly perishable fruit that requires special handling. In Eritrea, post-harvest handling practices are characterized to be poor and as a result, poor fruit quality and high post-harvest loss are common. Thus, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of different post-harvest handling and ripening methods on quality and shelf-life of banana. A Complete Randomized Design (CRD) was used for evaluating a combination of two levels of post-harvest handling and four ripening methods in a factorial combination conducted in the laboratory of Horticulture at Hamelmalo Agricultural College. Peel colour change, physiological weight loss, pulp to peel ratio, total soluble solids (TSS), pulp pH, ripening period and shelf life were parameters studied. The results showed fruits treated with ripened tomato showed improved characteristics in all parameters compared to those treated with smoke from kerosene burning or mixed with moringa leaf. Similarly, fruits brought directly from the farm were better than those collected from the ripening room after passing the conventional post-harvest handling. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that ripening of banana with the help of tomato improves fruit quality and shelf life. Thus, it can be a safe and better alternative to smoking from kerosene burning. While moringa leaf has no potential as an alternative.

Identification of Post-Harvest Operations Related to the Contamination of <i>Arachis hypogaea</i>L. (Groundnut) by Mycotoxins in the Province of Mayo Kebbi Ouest in the Republic of Chad

Good practice in post-harvest operations depends on the contamination of groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea) by mycotoxins. The objective of this study is to identify farmers’ practices that pose a risk to the post-harvest preservation of the fruits of Arachis hypogaea in the province of Mayo Kebbi Ouest. Data collection was carried out using a farmer survey sheet based on a questionnaire on drying and storage techniques and losses related to groundnut harvesting. The study revealed that the fruits of Arachis hypogaea are dried on the fields and stored in shells or pods in polyethylene bags. The latter can be kept for up to 6 months in the shop (44%), in the attic (25.3%), in living quarters (18.7%) and both in the attic and in houses (12%). The level of post-harvest losses is due on the one hand to post-harvest diseases (60%) and the presence of insects on the crops (32%) and on the other hand to the germination of seeds (8%) after the harvest due to heavy rains. This loss on a scale of 2% to 10% is 74.7% and 10% to 50% is 25.3%. Drying and storage techniques in these localities represent a risk of mycotoxin contamination of groundnuts. Raising farmers’ awareness of harvest management techniques to preserve the sanitary quality of groundnuts would be important.

Influence of Post-Harvest Storage Technologies on Weight and Rate Losses and Sensory Profile of Cola Nuts (<i>Cola nitida</i>) Produced in Côte d’Ivoire

The conservation of cola nuts (Cola nitida) poses a real problem in C&ocirc;te d’Ivoire because of the post-harvest losses. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of post-harvest technologies on organoleptic and physical properties of cola nut during storage. A biopesticide, glucose syrup and biopesticide + glucose syrup were applied to fresh cola nuts before conditioning and kept at 28&deg;C for 6 weeks. Physicochemical and sensory analyses were performed to check the quality of the nuts during storage. The results showed that the biopesticide keep cola nuts better than the others methods with only 11.66% ± 3.04% and 13.66% ± 3.95% of loss rates for white and red cola nuts respectively. Cola nuts treated with bio-pesticide retain significantly their freshness with 62.00% ± 1.15% of moisture for white nuts and 64.00% ± 2.00% of moisture for red nuts compared to those treated with glucose syrup and bio-pesticide + glucose syrup (56.66% ± 1.15%). Cola nuts treated with biopesticide have a better acceptability compared to those subjected to others treatments. The use of biopesticide for the storage of cola nuts minimizes the losses and maintains the quality whatever the type of cola.

Farmers’ Practices for the Orchard’s Maintenance and Post-Harvest Treatment of Cocoa in Infiltrated Classified and Unclassified Zone of Méagui (South-West, Côte d’Ivoire)

An important part of Ivorian cocoa production comes from infiltrated classified forests. The objective of this study is to investigate orchard maintenance and post-harvest cocoa treatment practices used by cocoa farmers in infiltrated classified and unclassified areas of Méagui. To do this, 110 producers in two localities of the said zone were individually interviewed from February to April 2022, using a declarative questionnaire. It was found that cocoa orchards in the zone are aging. Nearly 68.55% of producers were heirs and 58.33% of those interviewed were under 46 years of age, with an average age of 43 years. Nearly 84.55% of the producers surveyed mainly use chemical insecticides to control the pests of greatest concern in these localities. Regarding the frequency of insecticide treatments, 11.82% of producers make 1 to 2 applications a year, 29.09% make 3 to 5 applications a year, and 43.64% make at least 6 applications a year. The active substances of the most used products belong to 99% of the Neonicotinoid and Pyrethroid families. Regarding cocoa harvesting and post-harvest operations, 93.64% of the producers carry out a single harvest/month;all do the shelling with mini machetes. Beans are fermented mainly in black plastic tarpaulins or in bags, for a period of 3 to 5 days (65.45%). Drying is done almost entirely (91.82%) on the black plastic tarp. This study shows that cocoa farmers in the areas surveyed do not respect the recommendations issued on phytosanitary practices and post-harvest treatment of cocoa. This non-compliance with the standards of good practices prescribed is particularly more accentuated in the locality located in infiltrated classified zone. It would, therefore, be judicious to revise or redefine the phytosanitary recommendations and carry out sensitization and training-follow-up programs for producers in this important cocoa production area of C?te d’Ivoire.

AN ECOLOGICAL APPROACH TO FOREST HARVESTING

This paper deals with the relationships between forest harvesting and forest ccology.Itproposes basing annual cuts and forest operation plans on ecological principles.Harvestable forest re-sources are decreasing and regeneration is slow.The combination of forest harvesting with ccologycan be viewed as a solution to the forest harvesting dilemma in China.This paper also makes sometechnical recommendations for forest operations based on ecological principles.

粮食产后服务体系建设的国际经验与启示

减少粮食损耗是实现可持续发展和保障粮食安全的重要途径,粮食产后服务体系建设是减少粮食损耗的关键环节。本文在分析中国粮食产后服务发展现状与问题的基础上,梳理了美国、加拿大、日本三个典型国家在发展粮食产后服务方面的一些经验和做法,并结合中国实际情况,探讨了其对中国粮食产后服务体系建设启示和镜鉴。研究结果表明,粮食产业链全商业化运作是美国和加拿大建设完备粮食产后服务体系的基石,先进的全产业链节粮减损技术及政府、企业与农户的合作协调机制是其粮食产后服务体系运行的关键;日本则在引进先进技术的同时,构建了政府、农协、农户三方合力建设的层次分明、规范运作的粮食产后服务体系,有效保障了农民种粮收益。本文据此进一步提出了完善中国粮食产后服务体系建设的对策思路。

Impacts of Field Harvesting and Conservation Practices on the Physical Quality of Yam “Kponan” (Dioscorea cayenensis-rotundata) of Côte D’Ivoire

Yam “Kponan” (Dioscorea cayenensis-rotundata) is a popular staple food in C&ocirc;te d’Ivoire. However, its rapid decay during conservation prevents regular supply of markets. The objective of this study was therefore to assess the impact of field cultivation and conservation practices on some physical quality parameters of “Kponan”. To this end, “Kponan” yam from three production areas (Bondoukou, Bouna, Kouassi-Kouassikro) was cultivated in each area. At maturity, physical parameters of yams at harvest and after 3 months of storage in field were analyzed. The results showed that injury was the most significant deterioration in yam harvest. The rate of injured yams was highest for hoe-harvested in Kouassi-Kouassikro area (16.67% - 22.22%) regardless of the origin of the cuttings. The main damage observed after the 3 months of storage was rots (22.86% - 60.00%) and weight loss (8.57% - 42.86%). However, yams stored in pits in Bouna zone had less damage (40% - 48.87%) than those stored under straw huts in Bondoukou locality (100%) and at shade under a tree in Kouassi-Kouassikro area (100%). In conclusion, the physical quality of “Kponan” in field is most affected by abusive use of herbicides during weeding and clearing, hoe harvesting and storage in the shade under a tree.

上海桃产业信息现状与发展趋势

为推动上海桃产业高质量可持续发展,在分析产业布局、品种结构、经营主体概况、成本结构、采后仓储、市场动态等产业信息的基础上,阐述了上海桃全产业链生产中存在的问题,如与市场空缺期配套的高品质品种选育有待完善,省力化、智慧化配套管理技术和病虫害防治技术有待提升,产业链延伸关键技术、分等分级、贮运保鲜技术和品牌建设有待加强等。进而有针对性地提出调优品种结构,推广省力化、智慧化配套管理模式,推进产业链延伸的关键技术,以及提高经济附加值等发展建议。

不同浓度柠檬酸溶液浸泡处理对带壳方竹鲜笋采后贮藏品质的影响

为探究柠檬酸溶液对带壳方竹鲜笋采后的保鲜效果,以带壳方竹鲜笋为试验材料,将采挖后的方竹鲜笋分组浸泡于蒸馏水、1%、4%、7%和10%的柠檬酸水溶液中3 min,取出后沥干表面水分,然后将其贮藏于(1.0±0.3)℃保鲜库内60 d,每15 d测定一次相关指标,以探索不同浓度的柠檬酸溶液对带壳方竹鲜笋的保鲜效果。结果表明,柠檬酸处理能有效降低方竹鲜笋的腐烂率、褐变率、失重率和呼吸强度,其中,LMS-7处理组在贮藏到60 d时,腐烂率、褐变率分别为25.32%和27.54%,而对照组的腐烂率(54.42%)为其2.15倍,褐变率(62.34%)为其2.26倍,此外,柠檬酸处理还能延缓方竹鲜笋中部和顶部硬度的上升,贮藏后期还能维持多酚、VC、游离氨基酸和可溶性蛋白的含量,贮藏60 d时,LMS-7处理组的VC含量(1.63 mg/100 g)是对照组(1.07 mg/100 g)的1.52倍。因此,采用柠檬酸处理带壳方竹鲜笋,能有效提升方竹鲜笋贮藏期间的品质,其中,以质量分数为7%的柠檬酸溶液处理综合效果最好。

褪黑素在采后果品保鲜中的应用现状与研究进展

褪黑素是动植物体内广泛存在的一种小分子的神经内分泌激素,是天然的抗氧化剂,具有影响果品采后呼吸代谢及乙烯释放、影响成熟衰老、增强果品抗逆性等功效,目前已越来越多地应用于果品采后保鲜。该文就褪黑素对果品保鲜的作用机制、在采后果品保鲜中的应用及其影响因素进行分析研究,以期明确褪黑素在采后果品保鲜中的研究现状和发展趋势,为果品保鲜产业提供新的技术支撑。

花卉采后处理与储运技术课程教学改革与实践

从课程定位、教学内容、学情分析、教学目标等方面阐述了花卉采后处理与储运技术课程的概况,从设计理念、教学方法、信息化教学手段、考核评价等方面介绍了教学改革的方法及实施过程,指出新的教学模式下课堂学习成果、学生职业技能素养、思政教育协同育人效果明显提升。

聚乙烯醇/维生素C复合保鲜膜制备及其对白玉菇品质的影响

为提高白玉菇贮存和运输质量,保证其营养价值以及销售过程的品质,该研究以聚乙烯醇为基材,以维生素C(vitamin C,V_(C))为抗氧化剂,制备出不同含量聚乙烯醇(polyvinyl alcohol,PVA)/V_(C)保鲜膜,探讨含抗氧化剂的PVA保鲜膜的理化性能及其对白玉菇品质的影响。结果表明,含0.10%V_(C)的保鲜膜理化性能优异,满足包装材料的要求。采用PVA(0.10%V_(C))保鲜膜处理的白玉菇样品色泽和感官品质均较好,失重率仅为9.20%,样品中的总酚类物质以及蛋白质含量的保留率分别为54.00%和75.50%,与聚乙烯(polyethylene,PE)薄膜相比,其货架期延长4 d。

竹笋采后生理变化特征与贮藏保鲜技术研究进展

竹笋作为1种高纤维、高蛋白、低脂肪的特色森林食品,符合现代消费者健康饮食的需求。然而,竹笋的采收季节较短,供应较集中,且采后代谢旺盛,不易贮藏保鲜,严重影响其营养价值和商业价值。为进一步减少竹笋采后损失,提高竹笋利用率,该文综述了竹笋采收后的生理变化特征和贮藏保鲜技术现状,并对未来研究方向提出展望,以期为竹笋贮藏保鲜技术研究提供新思路。