Abstract:
Postharvest loss is the loss from the stage of harvesting to the stage of consumption resulting from quantitative loss, qualitative loss, and the food waste all in all. Pakistan is a developing country having greater postharvest losses due spoilage, insects, biodeteriorationby microorganism, incorrect storageand improper handling. Postharvest losses in wheat, rice, vegetables and fruits is 10,15, and 35 percent respectively. According to Asian Development Bank report, Pakistan faces postharvest loss is worth $1.3 billion per year. It is four times larger than the federal and Punjab budget combined, which is around $250 million per annum. Increasing in production of grains and food is one possible solution to reduce the postharvest losses. Postharvest losses is minimize by the adoption of techniques such as physicalpreventing insects and rodents from entering, keeping the environment clean and free of microorganism growth, proper handling, and packing. Cold storages are also built to control the rate of transpiration,respiration and to preserve the vegetables and fruits useable form for consumer. Smart farming methods such as extension trainings, internet of time and the use of several advanced storage structures have been determined as measure for decrease the postharvest loss in the crops.
Page(s):
259-259
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Abstract Book on International Conference on Food and Applied Sciences (ICFAS-23) 3-5 August 23, Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023