Reduction of food waste in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) can provide multi-
layered benefits for their sustainable development, through improved food security …

The agricultural products are perishable in nature and possesses short shelf/storage life
under ambient conditions. The temperature and humidity control systems are required to …

Abstract In Sri Lanka, 70% of 21 million population live in non-urban areas, and agriculture
provides livelihood for approximately 40% of them. The agricultural marketing process in the …

A novel nano-silicon oxides (SiOx)/chitosan complex film was prepared using ultrasonic
assistant in the process of dissolving chitosan and silicon oxides (SiOx), and characterized …

The aim of this review was to identify the causes of postharvest losses (PHL) in fruit and
vegetables in relation to small-scale farming in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The reduction of …

This study developed an indirect air-cooling combined with evaporative cooling (IAC+ EC)
system for temporary storage of fruit and vegetables (FV) to improve the shelf life of fresh …

One of the horticultural crops that is grown and consumed extensively worldwide is the
tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum). Tomato is rich in dietary fibers, phosphorus, iron …

Optimum postharvest storage conditions increase the postharvest quality and shelf life of
horticultural crops. The effects of forced-air precooling (FAP) and modified atmosphere …

The results of theoretical studies and experiments of the developed exhaust ventilation
system with direct evaporative air-cooling with using" wet mats" are given. It has shown …

The present study aimed to investigate an alternative evaporative cooling pad material
made from mangosteen peel (MP) waste. Mangosteen peels were used to fill a 150 mm thick …