Post-Harvest Technology and Processing

  1. Storage Technology and Management
    1. Principles of Safe Storage
      1. Environmental Control Factors
        1. Temperature Management
          1. Relative Humidity Control
            1. Air Circulation Requirements
              1. Atmospheric Composition
              2. Biological Activity Control
                1. Respiration Rate Management
                  1. Enzyme Activity Inhibition
                    1. Microbial Growth Prevention
                    2. Physical Protection Requirements
                      1. Structural Integrity Maintenance
                        1. Contamination Prevention
                          1. Pest Exclusion Methods
                        2. Traditional Storage Systems
                          1. Indigenous Storage Structures
                            1. Mud and Clay Bins
                              1. Bamboo and Wooden Structures
                                1. Underground Storage Pits
                                  1. Thatched Roof Warehouses
                                  2. Improved Traditional Systems
                                    1. Modified Indigenous Designs
                                      1. Ventilation Improvements
                                        1. Pest-Resistant Features
                                      2. Modern Storage Infrastructure
                                        1. Warehouse Design and Construction
                                          1. Structural Requirements
                                            1. Ventilation Systems
                                              1. Insulation and Climate Control
                                                1. Loading and Unloading Facilities
                                                2. Bulk Storage Systems
                                                  1. Grain Silos and Bins
                                                    1. Flat Storage Warehouses
                                                      1. Bag Storage Systems
                                                      2. Refrigerated Storage Facilities
                                                        1. Cold Room Design
                                                          1. Refrigeration System Components
                                                            1. Temperature Monitoring and Control
                                                              1. Energy Efficiency Considerations
                                                              2. Specialized Storage Systems
                                                                1. Controlled Atmosphere Storage
                                                                  1. Modified Atmosphere Storage
                                                                    1. Hypobaric Storage Technology
                                                                  2. Storage Environment Management
                                                                    1. Temperature Control Systems
                                                                      1. Cooling System Design
                                                                        1. Temperature Monitoring
                                                                          1. Thermal Insulation
                                                                          2. Humidity Management
                                                                            1. Moisture Control Methods
                                                                              1. Dehumidification Systems
                                                                                1. Vapor Barrier Applications
                                                                                2. Atmospheric Composition Control
                                                                                  1. Oxygen Level Management
                                                                                    1. Carbon Dioxide Control
                                                                                      1. Ethylene Removal Systems
                                                                                        1. Gas Monitoring Equipment
                                                                                      2. Pest and Disease Management
                                                                                        1. Integrated Pest Management Principles
                                                                                          1. Prevention Strategies
                                                                                            1. Monitoring and Detection
                                                                                              1. Treatment Thresholds
                                                                                              2. Physical Control Methods
                                                                                                1. Hermetic Storage Systems
                                                                                                  1. Temperature Treatments
                                                                                                    1. Radiation Treatments
                                                                                                    2. Chemical Control Options
                                                                                                      1. Fumigation Procedures
                                                                                                        1. Contact Insecticides
                                                                                                          1. Protectant Treatments
                                                                                                            1. Residue Management
                                                                                                            2. Biological Control Agents
                                                                                                              1. Beneficial Insects and Predators
                                                                                                                1. Microbial Pesticides
                                                                                                                  1. Pheromone Traps

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