"The increase in global population compels growers to use excessive fertilizers to enhance agricultural production. Excessive fertilizer use negatively effects the nutritional quality and preservation of horticultural products, reducing the shelf life and overall quality of fruits and vegetables. Postharvest Physiology and Handling of Horticultural Crops contains fundamental information that helps readers understand postharvest physiology of fresh fruits and vegetables, and presents an in-depth analysis of the harmful impacts of agrochemicals. The book presents readers with eco-friendly, innovative techniques used to handle the fruit and vegetables during storage and through supply chains helping to better preserve them"--