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2 articles for “post-harvest management”
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Horticulture As an Avenue of Sustainable Agriculture in India
Abstract: In the face of climate change, soil degradation, and population pressure, sustainable agriculture has become a necessity for India. Within this broader framework, horticulture which includes the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, spices, plantation crops, flowers, and medicinal plants has emerged as a key pillar of sustainable agricultural practices. With its potential to ensure food and nutritional security, enhance rural livelihoods, and contribute to ecological balance, horticulture holds a strategic position …
Published in International Journal of Trends in Horticulture · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Atmospheric Determinants of Feed, Fodder, and Forage Contamination in a Changing Climate: Emerging Challenges for Sustainable Livestock Production
Abstract: Feed, fodder, and forage contamination represents a growing constraint to sustainable livestock production under a changing climate. Atmospheric determinants such as rising temperature, altered precipitation patterns, increased humidity, elevated carbon dioxide concentration, and enhanced aerosol and pollutant loads are increasingly recognized as critical drivers of contamination risks across feed supply chains. These atmospheric factors directly and indirectly influence crop growth, fungal proliferation, mycotoxin biosynthesis, microbial survival, and the deposition of …
Published in International Journal of Atmosphere · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–14 Read article