Research and Technologies to Reduce Grain Postharvest Losses: A Review
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Nath, Bidhan, Chen, Guangnan, O’Sullivan, Cherie M. and Zare, Dariush. 2024. "Research and Technologies to Reduce Grain Postharvest Losses: A Review." Foods. 13 (12). https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13121875
Article Title | Research and Technologies to Reduce Grain Postharvest Losses: A Review |
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ERA Journal ID | 210470 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Nath, Bidhan, Chen, Guangnan, O’Sullivan, Cherie M. and Zare, Dariush |
Journal Title | Foods |
Journal Citation | 13 (12) |
Article Number | 1875 |
Number of Pages | 26 |
Year | 2024 |
Publisher | MDPI AG |
Place of Publication | Switzerland |
ISSN | 2304-8158 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13121875 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/13/12/1875 |
Abstract | Reducing postharvest losses offers a significant opportunity to enhance food availability without requiring extra production resources. A substantial portion of cereal grain goes to waste annually due to a lack of science-based knowledge, unconscious handling practices, suboptimal technical efficiency, and inadequate infrastructure. This article extensively reviews losses occurring during postharvest operations across various crops, examining diverse postharvest operations in different countries. Recent advancements in postharvest technology research are thoroughly discussed. The primary obstacles and challenges hindering the adoption and implementation of postharvest technologies are also explored. The appropriate postharvest technology relies on specific factors, including the kind of crops, production locales, seasons, and existing environmental and socioeconomic conditions. |
Keywords | postharvest losses; grain; technology; supply chain; value losses |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 300210. Sustainable agricultural development |
Byline Affiliations | School of Agriculture and Environmental Science |
Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Systems | |
University of Tasmania |
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