Sustainable production and postharvest handling of avocado 1st Edition

Capture the future of avocado growing with Sustainable production and postharvest handling of avocado, 1st Edition by Prof. Elhadi M. Yahia. This authoritative guide combines scientific rigor with practical experience to help growers, exporters, extension agents, and food-supply professionals maximize yield, quality, and profitability while reducing environmental impact.

Discover clear, actionable techniques for sustainable orchard management—from site selection, irrigation efficiency, nutrient management, and integrated pest control to cultivar selection suited for tropical, subtropical, and Mediterranean climates. The book then follows the fruit through the supply chain, detailing modern postharvest practices: harvesting criteria, sorting and grading, cold chain logistics, packaging innovations, ethylene and ripening management, and postharvest disease control. Case studies and regionally relevant examples reflect real-world conditions in major producing areas such as Mexico, Peru, California, Spain, South Africa, and Kenya.

Written by a leading expert, this 1st Edition balances peer-reviewed science with on-farm practicality, emphasizing reduced water use, lower chemical inputs, waste minimization, and improved shelf life—keys to meeting regulatory standards and consumer demand for sustainably produced avocados. Whether you’re a commercial grower, researcher, student, or supply-chain manager, you’ll find step-by-step protocols, problem-solving strategies, and metrics to track sustainability performance.

Elevate your avocado operation with a resource designed to improve fruit quality and market access while protecting natural resources. Order your copy today and turn science into sustainable harvests.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.