Journal of Agriculture and Horticulture Research(JAHR)

Samara University, College of Dry Land Agriculture Department of Horticulture Science, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Review on the Role of Different Packaging Materials on Post Harvest Shelf Life and Quality Preservation of Banana (Musa spp) Fruits
  Author(s): Zenebe Abebu Tekle*, Yibeltal Ayana Belachew, Melese Endeshaw Kefale, Adamtew Alemnew Mesele and Seid Eshetu Ali
  
  Banana (Musa spp L.), is one of the most important fruit crop of the world and it belonging to the family Musaceae. Banana is a very popular fruit due to its low price and high nutritive value. It is a rich source of Carbohydrate and is rich in vitamins particularly vitamin B. Its production is also an important source of income for many small holder sub- Saharan African farmers. It has a great socio economic importance, contributing much to the overall well-being of rural communities including food security, income generation and job creation. The post-harvest losses of fresh banana fruits go up to 30-40% globally. The losses occur on account of various factors such as lack of storage facilities, improper handling, and lack of packaging and refrigerated storage facilities. This invariability led to quantitative and qualitative loses. Significant proportion of banana fruits has been l.. Read More»
  

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