Smallscale Processing and Storage of Tropical Root Crops

by Donald Plucknett

Book Overview

Tropical root crops--basic staples for millions of people--are highly perishable, and tremendous losses occur after harvest because of the lack of storage and processing technology. This book is the first to fully describe small-scale processing and storage methods for these root crops, particularly taro, sweet potato, and yams. The authors emphasize methods of handling and preserving the crops that require little in the way of energy or technology,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367302896
• ISBN13: 9780367302894
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 484 Pages