Case studies: Comparative postharvest physiology of horticultural crops

Objective: Give a description of postharvest physiology characteristics, biological and

environmental causes of losses and recommended postharvest handling and storage procedures
of each product
Format: Power point presentation (30-40 minutes)- 2 people per product and both should
present
Presentation format
1. Brief description of product (Morphology and compositional characteristics that have
bearing on postharvest characteristics- e.g root crop with 90% moisture, ???starch,
??vitamins etc)
2. Maturity and quality indices (With brief explanation of how they affect postharvest
quality
3. Product specific physiological and pathological disorders (prevention and
management)
4. Postharvest handling procedures
5. Recommended storage conditions

Main reference: Postharvest technology of horticultural crops (Adel Kader, technical editor,
UC-Davis) – ( each group to see me)
Additional references: Include not less than 5 peer reviews articles/ book references (Include
this list on last slide of presentation
Submission for grading: Presentation and submit Power point slides (not pdf)
Grading criteria: Content (avoid overcrowded slides), Clarity of presentation and detail of
discussion, responding to questions
Due date Case Student names
14/08 Leaf vegetable Gwasupika Justine Lameck Sinkala
14/08 Tomato Geoffrey Jakopo Samuzuza Kalumba
21/08 Bulb onion Emmanuel Lushomo Mukanga
Kutukula
21/08 Sweet potato James Kaindu Alice Sakala
11/09 Banana Joe Jinga Catherine Mumba
11/09 Avocado Eunie Mumba Nyambe Anastasia
11/09 Orange Nkhoma Zwelithini Faith Chishimba
18/09 Strawberry Nyirongo Naomi Nathan Mufwimbi
18/09 Papaya Nevers Mulenga Anderson Chinyemu