A Practical Manual on Post Harvest Value Addition and Processing of Horticulture Crops

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2 A Practical Manual on Post Harvest Value Addition and Processing of Horticulture Crops Dr. Swati Barche, Dr. Reena Nair and Dr. P. K. Jain

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4 A Practical Manual on Post Harvest Value Addition and Processing of Horticulture Crops Swati Barche Reena Nair P. K. Jain Department of Horticulture JNKVV, Jabalpur (M.P.) AGROBIOS (INDIA)

5 Published by: AGROBIOS (INDIA) Agro House, Behind Nasrani Cinema Chopasani Road, Jodhpur Phone: , , Fax: E. mail: Author: Dr. Swati Barche Assoc. Prof. (Horticulture), Dept. of Horticulture College of Agriculture, JNKVV, Jabalpur Dr. Reena Nair Technical Assistant, Dept. of Horticulture College of Agriculture, JNKVV, Jabalpur Dr. P. K. Jain Univ. Prof. & Head, Dept. of Horticulture College of Agriculture, JNKVV, Jabalpur All Rights Reserved (2016) All rights reserved. No part of the book or part thereof, including the title of book, be reprinted in any form or language without the written permission of the author and the publishers. The copyists shall be prosecuted. ISBN No. (13): Published by: Dr. Updesh Purohit for Agrobios (India), Jodhpur Laser Typeset at: Yashee Computers, Jodhpur Cover Design by: Reena Printed at: Babloo Offset, Jodhpur

6 Foreword As a student and then as a teacher and researcher, I have realized the need for a practical manual on agricultural experiments in general and horticultural experiments in particular, as a ready reference. Unfortunately, such information is scarce and scattered. I am happy that my friend and colleague Swati Barche along with co-author Reena Nair and P.K. Jain have managed to put together this manual in a very clear and accessible manner. It is indeed a pleasure for me to write a foreword, calling attention to their important contribution. Over the last couple of decades, horticulture has gained increasing interest in India and worldwide. This manual would appeal to students, teachers and the general public engaged in horticulture at various levels. The authors have referred widely, compiled information systematically from various sources and have drawn on their own knowledge and experience in the area over the years. In this manual, with its eclectic combination of theoretical concepts, in-depth explanations and of-course, practical guidance through field experiments and laboratory exercises, on processing, propagation, harvesting, extraction technologies, post harvest management, preservation and storage, the authors have drawn together an impressive and highly useful wealth of knowledge and ideas on practical horticulture. Relevant coloured photographs have been included for better understanding by students and amateur gardeners. As a Regional Director in the Open and Distance Learning system, I feel that the lucid language and illustrations in the manual can even serve as self instructional materials to students of distance learning.

7 Such a tailor-made reference was long overdue, and I have no doubt that this manual will go through many editions and will be continuously updated to become a standard and handy reference for all those engaged in horticulture. (BINI TOMS VARGHES) Regional Director IGNOU, New Delhi

8 Preface Horticulture is a practical field of Agriculture in which students can secure their future. Field experiments and Laboratory exercises are the basic keys for common understanding of any subject for undergraduate and post graduate students. Unfortunately, such compiled and systematic information is not available for the students. The authors are therefore making sincere attempts to meet this need. The book is a ready reference practical manual for teachers as well as students of undergraduate programmes and postgraduate beginners in the discipline of horticulture, amateur gardener and processing industries personnel s. This manual will be definitely helpful in standardizing the subject matter for teachers and students alike. Spread over 26 exercises, the manual covers various topics i.e. acquaintance with planting methods, processing and propagation of spices, mother plant selection of plantation crops, harvesting methods and extraction technologies of aromatic crops, post harvest management, maturity indices, low cost storage technology, processing and value addition in fruits and vegetables including preparation jam, jelly, marmalades, squash, cordials, syrups, candy, chutney, pickles, sauces and ketchup, physico-chemical analysis of fresh and processed products, preservation by drying and dehydration of fruits and vegetables, pre-storage treatments, prolonging storage life of fruits and vegetables, plant growth regulators, orchard management, nutritional disorders in horticultural crops and Seed viability and germination test. Besides, few annexure have also been given describing units of conversion. The contents of chapters is completely based on new syllabus of the approved 4 th Dean Committee recommendations. It has been put up in a simple language giving references where ever needed and separate practical assignment for students after every exercise. Coloured photographs of tools, equipment, horticultural crops as

9 well as fruit and vegetable products are provided for better understanding by students and amateur gardeners. It is expected that this manual have immense utility in planning and conducting field and laboratory practical. It is genuinely hoped that the book would be of great use to the students, researchers, teachers and all those who have interest in the subject. My sincere gratitude to our colleagues, family and friends for their support and constructive suggestions. Last but not the least we were unable to achieve this target without the blessing of the Almighty. Authors

10 Contents 1 Propagation and Planting Method of Ginger and Turmeric Processing of Turmeric, Ginger and Black Pepper Selection of Mother Palm and Seed Nuts in Coconut and Oil Palm Products and Byproducts of Spices and Plantation Crops Methods of Oleoresin Extraction using Chilli Extraction Technologies of Aromatic Oils Training Methods on Betelvine Rejuvenation Practices in Cashewnut Harvesting Methods of Aromatic Plants Judging the Maturity of Fruits and Vegetables Determination of Physiological Loss in Weight in Fruits and Vegetables under Ambient and Refrigerated Condition Determination of the Percentage of Juice in Lime, Lemon, Grapefruit Varieties at Different Stages of Fruit Growth Determination of Total Soluble Solids (TSS) Determination of Acids Determination of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Estimation of Sugar... 73

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