This book describes postharvest physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology of ripening. Quality, physiology, and molecular biology of flower senescence are discussed. It includes detailed information on advances in respiration measurement, stomatal relations in postharvest, and factors controlling postharvest water loss. In addition, it addresses lysophospholipids research, which is gaining popularity and provides information on ripening and extending the shelf life of horticultural products.