Leading postharvest reference book releases fully updated fourth edition

The Postharvest Research and Extension Center at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) has announced the publication of the fourth edition of Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops, one of the world's leading reference works on the postharvest handling and preservation of fresh horticultural produce.

The new edition has been extensively revised to include the most significant scientific and technological developments achieved in recent years. The publication consists of a ten-volume series covering every stage of postharvest management, from harvesting and packing operations to storage, transportation, quality assessment and disease management.

Designed for researchers, extension specialists, students and professionals across the fresh produce industry, the collection provides science-based guidance to improve postharvest quality, minimise losses and optimise product management throughout the supply chain.

Alongside this updated edition, the UC Davis Postharvest Center continues to provide a wide range of technical publications and educational resources through its specialised bookstore, supporting knowledge transfer and innovation within the horticultural sector.

The release of this fourth edition reinforces its status as one of the most authoritative technical resources available for postharvest professionals seeking to improve fruit and vegetable quality and extend commercial shelf life.

Source

Postharvest Research and Extension Center. (2026, junio). June 2026 Newsletter: 4th edition of Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops. Universidad de California Davis. https://mailchi.mp/ucdavis/newsletter-june-2026