Postharvest disinfection of fruits and vegetables

the outstanding contribution in research and teaching from several organizations of national and international repute. He was also awarded Maulana Azad National Fellowship Award from the University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India. He is an Honorary Board Member and Life Time Author Society for Advancement of Human and Nature (SADHNA), Nauni, Himachal Pradesh, India. He has been an active member of organizing committee of several national and international seminars/conferences/summits. He is one of the key members in establishing the World Food Preservation Center (WFPC), LLC, United States. Currently, he is an active associate and supporter of xvii WFPC, LLC, United States. Considering his outstanding contribution in science and technology, his biography has been published in "Asia Pacific Who's Who," Famous Nation: India's Who's Who, "The Honored Best Citizens of India," and Emerald Who's Who in Asia. Dr. Siddiqui acquired BSc (Agriculture) degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, India. He received MSc (Horticulture) and PhD (Horticulture) degrees from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia, India with specialization in the postharvest biotechnology. He has received several grants from various funding agencies to carry out his research projects. He is dynamically indulged in teaching (graduate and doctorate students) and research, and he has proved himself as an active scientist in the area of postharvest biotechnology. Postharvest Disinfection of Fruits and Vegetables describes available technologies to reduce microbial infection for maintaining postharvest quality and safety. The book analyzes alternative and traditional methodologies and points out the significant advantages and limitations of each technique, thus facilitating both cost and time savings. This reference is for anyone in the fresh produce industry who is involved in postharvest handling and management. It discusses, in detail, the latest disinfection approaches, low-cost treatment strategies, management and protocols to control fresh produce qualities, diseases and insect infestation. Includes methods to reduce microbial contamination using chlorination, ozone, pulsed light, irradiation and plasma technology Provides practical applications of recently developed, natural anti-microbial agents for eco-friendly and sustainable solutions Explores various disinfection technologies for quality assurance and for the development of potential new technologies