Compendium on Post-harvest Operations

Welcome !

Table of contents

Guidelines for Compendium Authors

Subtable of contents Introduction Post-production Operations Overall losses Pest control Economic & social considerations References Annex

Further reading

Cereals & grains                

Wheat

   

Sorghum

     

Sorghum (industrial use)

       

Sorghum & Millet

       

Rice

   

Quinua

       

Tef

 

Millet

 
Soybean
 
Maize

Barley

Subtable of contents Introduction Post-production Operations Overall losses Pest control Economic & social considerations References Annex

Further reading

Fruits & vegetables                

Plantain (case study)

     

Banana plantain

     

Mango

Pawpaw

 
 
Avocado
 
 

Pineapple

 
 

Piña

 
 

Grape

     
   
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Oilseeds

     

Coconut

 

Groundnut
   
Subtable of contents Introduction Post-production Operations Overall losses Pest control Economic & social considerations References Annex

Further reading

Roots & tubers                

Cassava

   

Potato

 
Yams

Edible aroids

Onions
 
 

Garlic

Garlic Post-harvest operations

Garlic Post-harvest operations

Garlic Post-harvest operations

Garlic Post-harvest operations

Garlic Post-harvest operations

Garlic Post-harvest operations

Garlic Post-harvest operations

Garlic Post-harvest operations

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Leguminoses                

Phaeseolus Beans

 

Cowpea

   
Subtable of contents Introduction Post-production Operations Overall losses Pest control Economic & social considerations References Annex

Further reading

Herbs and spices                
Ginger
     
Hibiscus
 
   
Turmeric
   
 
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Pests            

Insects

Introduction Major insect pests of stored foods   Control Methods References  

Vertebrates

Introduction Major vertebrate pests of stored foods Indicators of pest infestation Management of rodent populations References Annex

 


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