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POST HARVEST LOSES, EXTERNAL CAUSES, insects and pests, rodents and…
POST HARVEST LOSES
EXTERNAL
CAUSES
insects and pests
rodents and birds
micro organisms
improper harvesting and handling
mechanical damage
poor packaging
improper storage conditions
high or low temperature
excessive humidity
poor transportation
poor sanitation
inadequate storage facilities
INTERNAL
CAUSES
respiration
transpiration
moisture loss
ripening
enzymatic activity
physiological disorders
natural deterioration
sprouting
germination
changes in color,
texture and flavour