Integrated View of Fruit and Vegetable Quality

Foreword o Preface o Reviewers
PRODUCTION ECONOMICS AND POSTHARVEST
Viticulture Economics in Turkey: An Assessment of Current Situation and Its Implications B. Cetin and C. Turkben; The Position and the Difficulties of Fruit Production in Hungary K. Takacs-Gyoergy, I. Takacs and T. Kassai; The Effect of Strawberry Variety and the Age of Plantation on the Yield Quality and Producer Price in Estonia R. Varnik, K. Karp and V. Jullinen; Roles and Interactions of Business Links in Postharvest Chains S. E. Prussia and J. E. Werner

INTERNAL CHANGES IN PRODUCE QUALITY
Effects of Salinity, Nutrients and Spraying with CaCl 2 Solution on the Development of Calcium Deficiency in Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium (L.) Hoffm.) and Curled Parsley (Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nym. convar. Crispum) M. Kleemann; Effect of Light on Calcium Accumulation and Tipburn in Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium (L.) Hoffm.) M. Kleemann; Carrot Water Relations during Postharvest: Effects on Internal and External Product Quality W. B. Herppich, H. Mempel and M. Geyer; Enzyme Activity and Firmness in Tomatoes L. M. M. Tijskens and C. Van Dijk; Changes in Ascorbic Acid and Relation with Ascorbate Oxidase and Ascorbate Peroxidase in VineRipe or Ethylene Ripened Tomato Fruit G. Soto-Zamora, E. M. Yahia and M. Steta-Gandara; Characterization of Carotenoid Composition of Carrots Affected by "Light Root Syndrome" T. V. Suslow, J. Wu and G. Peiser; RuBP Carboxylase, Nitrate Reductase and Photosynthetic Activities in Citrus Leaves as Influenced by Light Intensities and Nitrogen Levels F. M. Basiouny

EVALUATION OF QUALITY
Importance of Product Color for Total Quality Management M. Schreiner, S. Huyskens-Keil, P. Peters, S. Widell, I. Schonhof and A. Krumbein; On-Line Near Infrared Quality Assessment of High Moisture Plant Products S. J. Kays

COOLING AND STORAGE
Effect of Precooling and Storage Temperature on Postharvest Pitting Incidence of Citrus H. Dou and M. A. Ismail; The Use of Controlled Atmospheres at High Temperature to Control Fruit Flies (Anastrepha ludens and A. obliqua) and Their Effect on Mango Quality E. M. Yahia and D. Ortega-Zaleta; Ethylene Measurement and Control in Florida Citrus Degreening W. M. Miller, B. Nelson, R. Richard and M. A. Ismail

SHELF LIFE
Changes in Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity during Storage of Heat-Treated Fresh-Cut Broccoli, Kale and Peppers C. Y. Wang

CERTIFICATION AND SHIPPING
Using Simulated Test Marketing to Evaluate Consumer Purchase Interest in Environmentally Labeled Lettuce M. M. Wolf, K. Cochran and L. Hamilton; Analysis of Vibrations in Trucks during Transport of Vegetables and Fruits A. Schenk, L. Clijmans, H. Ramon and B. Nicolai

ORGANIC PRODUCE
Retailer Decision Making in Organic Produce Marketing L. Lohr and A. Semali; Market Price Comparisons for Organic and Conventionally Grown Fruits and Vegetables Sold in North Carolina E. A. Estes; Production and Marketing Problems in Contract Vegetable Growing for the Food Industry in Turkey B. Cetin


SENSORY STUDIES
Acceptability of Tomatoes Defined by Sensory Attributes and Consumer Segments B. Bruckner; Sensory Attributes and Flavor Compounds of Short-Term Stored Vegetables A. Krumbein, P. Peters, S. Widell, H. Auerswald, B. Bruckner and M. Linke; Enhancement of Strawberry Aroma Quality Components After Exposure to a Novel Fumigant of Natural Origin T. R. Hamilton-Kemp, D. D. Archbold and R. W. Collins

PRODUCE SAFETY AND QUALITY
Display Cabinets for Perishables with Atmospheric Evaporation Cooling M. Geyer and M. Linke; Surface Disinfection of Berry Crops with the Natural Volatile (E)-2-Hexenal D. D. Archbold and T. R. Hamilton-Kemp; Quality of Fruits and Vegetables in Home Handling Systems R. L. Shewfelt, S. E. Prussia and J. H. Dooley

PERCEPTIONS OF QUALITY
Food Processor and Consumer Acceptability of Transgenic Sweet Corn F. Stegelin; The Effects of Extrinsic Product Attributes on Buyers' Perceptions of Product Quality: A Causal Approach U. R. Orth; Comparison of Consumer and Producer Perceptions of Mushroom Quality A. F. Bollen, N. J. Kusabs, G. Holmes and M. A. Hall

MARKETING CHAIN ECONOMICS
A Case Study Comparing the Price of Fresh Produce Sold at Farmers' Markets and Chain Supermarkets J. Ahern and M. M. Wolf; Using Store Level Scan Data to Analyze Fresh Produce Sales: A Case Study of Lettuce D. B. Eastwood and J. R. Brooker; Effective Promotion Programs for Stimulating Pecan Purchases: The Role of Consumer Demand Models T. A. Park and W. J. Florkowski



ISBN: 1 -58716 -019 -6 Year: 2000
Number of pages: 356 Dimensions: 6 " x 9" Cover type: Soft Cover
Price: $79.95