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Food losses during production of agricultural commodities

Code: 9781786766809
Publication date: 23/03/2020
Extent: 38 pages

Contributions by: Elhadi M. Yahia, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Mexico; José de Jesús Ornelas-Paz, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo A.C. (CIAD), Mexico; Puran Bridgemohan, University of Trinidad and Tobago, Trinidad; and Santiago Vergara, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Mexico

Chapter synopsis: Preharvest quantitative and qualitative losses during the production of agricultural commodities are very significant, though less discussed than postharvest food losses and waste. This chapter explores the various causes of preharvest losses, estimates of their impact and measures to reduce them. The chapter explores the relative impact of crop genetics (e.g. cultivar), environmental factors (such as climate and weather), agronomic practices (such as plant fertilization and nutrition), diseases and insect pests. It also discusses the role of chemical treatments, particularly hormones and growth regulators, to optimize production and minimize losses.

DOI: 10.19103/AS.2019.0053.09
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Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Genetic factors as potential causes of preharvest losses 3 Environmental factors as causes of preharvest losses 4 Agronomic practices and preharvest losses 5 Diseases as a cause of preharvest losses 6 Insects and pests as a cause of preharvest losses 7 Chemical treatments to minimize preharvest losses 8 Conclusions 9 References

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