Postharvest Biology and Technology of Horticultural Crops
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Postharvest Biology, Quality, Safety, and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 September 2025 | Viewed by 158
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fruit and vegetable technology; food technology; food quality; postharvest technology; food processing
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Interests: spectroscopy; image acquisition; digital image processing; product packaging; postharvest technique; chemometrics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues，
Postharvest management is critical in delivering high-quality produce to consumers, especially given the increasing global focus on food security and sustainability. As the world grapples with the dual challenges of perishable food products and the urgent need to reduce food waste, developing innovative techniques to maintain the quality and extend the shelf life of horticultural crops has become paramount.
This Special Issue will explore cutting-edge scientific and technological advancements in the postharvest management of horticultural crops. We welcome contributions that showcase novel and innovative practices for preserving the quality and prolonging the shelf life of fruits, vegetables, and flowers postharvest. For this Special Issue, we encourage an interdisciplinary approach, integrating aspects of biology, chemistry, engineering, and food technology to address complex postharvest challenges.
Recognizing the diverse nature of global agriculture, this Special Issue will consider postharvest challenges across various regions and production systems. By fostering a comprehensive understanding of postharvest biology and technology, we aim to contribute to the development of more efficient, sustainable, and resilient food systems worldwide.
Dr. Noelia Castillejo
Dr. Danial Fatchurrahman
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- postharvest management
- food sustainability
- shelf life extension
- horticultural crops
- interdisciplinary approach
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