CONTENTS The present publication written by leading experts in their respective fields. Volume 1 covers preharvest and harvesting advances, pathology, MAP and coatings, omics and molecular techniques, physiology and disorders. Volume 2 describes postharvest advances, affordable technologies and innovative techniques, advances in postharvest treatment, minimal processing, affordable pre- and postharvest technologies for developing countries. Volume 3 focuses on non-destructive technique, consumer preferences and aroma, postharvest physiology, physiology and biochemical issues, controlled atmospheres and non-destructive tools, packaging transport distribution and postharvest treatments nutritional and health promoting compounds/modelling postharvest strategies and education. This publication would serve as a valuable book for practicing food technologists, postharvest technologists, students, teachers researchers, agricultural engineers, food processors, food scientists and progressive farmers.