Dr. Sajid Ali, (PhD) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. Dr. Ali acquired BSc (Honors) Agriculture with Major Horticulture from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. He received his MSc (Honors) Horticulture and PhD Horticulture (Postharvest Physiology) from University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. He received advanced training in postharvest physiology of horticultural crops from US Horticultural Research Laboratory, USDA-ARS, Fort Pierce, Florida, USA. Dr. Ali has authored and co-authored around 120 international papers and around 25 book chapters. He has edited a book entitled ‘Postharvest Physiological Disorders of Fruits’. He is Editor of BMC Plant Biology, Associate Editor of Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems and Academic Editor of Plos One. Dr. Ali is an active reviewer for the various international scientific journals. He has worked as a Research Officer and as a Project Development Officer in two Research Projects at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. He has won several research projects and awards. He teaches different graduate and postgraduate courses of horticulture.Shabir Ahmad Mir, (PhD) is an Assistant Professor at the Government College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. He obtained his M.Sc. (Food Technology) degree from Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora, India, and PhD (Food Technology) from Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India. He received the best PhD Thesis Award for outstanding research in the field of food technology. He has organized several conferences and workshops in Food Science and Technology. Dr. Mir has published numerous international papers, book chapters and edited eleven books.Dr. Basharat Nabi Dar, (PhD) is a distinguished expert in Food Technology, recognized for his extensive contributions to the field. As an academic and researcher, he has significantly advanced the understanding of food science, focusing on byproduct utilization and nutritional enhancement. His academic journey is marked by prestigious positions and collaborations with esteemed institutions. Dr. Dar's prolific output includes numerous publications, patents, and projects, reflecting his deep commitment to research and innovation. He has been a technical expert Member of the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment (JEMRA) since July 2021. He has presented his research to a wide variety of audiences cutting across government and private organizations to much appreciation. He has published more than 150 research and review papers in some of the top journals in the discipline and has editorship of 10 books. Dr. Dar's work not only contributes to academic knowledge but also has practical implications, bridging the gap between research and industry applications.Dr. Shaghef Ejaz, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and researcher at the Department of Horticulture, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. Dr. Ejaz acquired his B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture with Major Horticulture and M.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture from Department of Horticulture, Bahauddin Zakariya University. He was awarded a Ph.D. scholarship from Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan. He acquired his Ph.D. from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria with a specialization in postharvest quality assessment of fresh horticultural commodities. Dr. Ejaz has research experience of more than 15 years and teaching experience of 10 years. He has published more than 60 research and review articles with a cumulative Web of Science impact factor (IF) of almost 200. He has also contributed 25 book chapters in books published by various international publishers. Dr. Ejaz has also presented his research work and delivered lectures in more than 15 national and international seminars and conferences. Dr. Ejaz, as Associate Editor and Review Editor, is also on the editorial board of many well-reputed Journals. Recently, Dr. Ejaz’s research work has been mainly focused on the minimal postharvest processing of fresh fruits and vegetables. Besides being an active researcher, he has been a dynamic teacher and supervisor, which is recognizable from the research publications of his students during his supervision.

• Part I Postharvest and Sustainable Technologies Applications Chapter 01 An Introduction to Postharvest Handling Technology of Fresh Fruits and VegetablesUmezuruike Linus Opara, Israel Ogwuche OgraChapter 02 Sustainable Technologies: Prospects and Potential Applications in Postharvest Storage of Fruits and VegetablesNirmal Kumar Meena, Bandemuth Renukaradhya Vinod, Munishami Menaka, Prasoon Gunjan, Brijesh Kumar, Meerasabihalli Rangaswami ChandanaPart II Gaseous Atmosphere Applications Chapter 03 Controlled Atmosphere Storage for Fruits and Vegetables Yoshihiro ImahoriChapter 04 Dynamic Controlled Atmosphere Technology for Fruits and VegetablesMuhammad Rafiullah Khan, Ali Muhammad, Yaodong Guo, Majid Suhail Hashmi, Rafiq AhmadChapter 05 Ozone Gas Technology for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Vijay Yadav TokalaPart III Light, Gas and Ultrasonic Applications Chapter 06 Pulsed Light for Fresh Quality Preservation of Fruits and VegetablesMaratab Ali, Nauman Khalid, Aqsa Akhtar, Sadia Aslam, Zienab F.R. Ahmed Xinhua ZhangChapter 07 Cold Plasma Technology for Fruits and Vegetables Quality Preservation During Postharvest StorageErnesto Alonso Lagarda-Clark, Martín Ernesto Tiznado Hernández, Arturo Duarte-SierraChapter 08 Ultraviolet (UV) Light Technology for Postharvest Fruits and VegetablesMuhammad Wasim Haider, Muhammad Nafees, Mohammad Valipour, Habat Ullah Asad, Romina Alina MarcChapter 09 Ultrasound Technology for Fresh Fruits and VegetablesMostafa Gouda, Xiaoli LiPart IV Pressure Manipulations based Applications Chapter 10 Advances In Hypobaric Storage of Fresh Horticultural Produce Samina Khalid, Hafiz Muhammad Rashad Javeed, Hafiz Umer JavedChapter 11 Impact of High Pressure Carbon Dioxide on the Processing Of Fruits and Vegetables Ayesha Murtaza, Aamir Iqbal, Kanza Aziz Awan, Amber Tufail, Shinawar Waseem Ali, Shoaib Younas, M. Sajid ManzoorChapter 12 High Pressure Processing of Fresh Fruits and VegetablesAyesha Sarker, Md Rayhan ShahebPart V Packaging Materials and Emulsions Applications Chapter 13 Nanoemulsions-Based Edible Coatings for Postharvest Quality Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables Sajid Ali, Ghulam Khaliq, Ayesha Iftikhar, Shabir Ahmad Mir, Shahid IqbalChapter 14 Nano-Packaging Technology for Conserving the Quality of Fruits And Vegetables Leila Taghipour, Pedram AssarChapter 15 Modified Atmosphere Packaging and Individual Shrink Wrapping for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Mahmood Ul Hasan, Zora Singh, Hafiz Muhammad Shoaib Shah, Aman Ullah MalikChapter 16 Vacuum Packaging Science and Postharvest Quality of Fruits and Vegetables Hafiz Muhammad Shoaib Shah, Mahmood Ul Hasan, Sajid Ali Chapter 17 Antimicrobial Packaging for Fruits and VegetablesAsghar Ramezanian, Hossein ShadmanfardPart VI Irradiation and Water based Applications Chapter 18 Irradiation of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Qasid Ali, Adem Dogan, Mustafa ErkanChapter 19 Electrolyzed Water Based Technology for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Shafi Ahmed, Sharmin Akther, Md. Sakib HossainChapter 20 Molecular Hydrogen and Hydrogen-Rich Water for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Preservation Nida Firdous, Aliza Batool, Shabbir Ahmad, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Sibt e Abbas, Umar Farooq, Farid Moradinezhad, Fareena JamilPart VII Nanotechnology Applications Chapter 21 Potential of Nanoparticles for Postharvest of Fruits and VegetablesAzri Shahir Rozman, Norhashila Hashim, Bernard Maringgal, Intan Syafinaz, Mohamed Amin Tawakkal Khalina Abdan, Akhmad SabarudinChapter 22 Nanocoatings for Fruits and Vegetables Bushra Hussain, Sajid Ali, Waqar Shafqat, Muhammad Moaaz Ali Part VIII Edible Films and Coatings Applications Chapter 23 Edible Films for Postharvest Quality Management of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Farzana Rafeeq, Sami Ullah, Kashif Razzaq, Uzman Khalil, Tanveer Hussain, Seema KanwalChapter 24 Edible Coatings for Postharvest Fruits and Vegetables Storage Sajid Ali, Muhammad Hassan, Shaghef Ejaz, Muhammad Naveed Arshad, Irfan Ali SabirChapter 25 Multilayer Edible Coatings Technology for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Somayeh Rastegar, Soheila Aghaei Dargiri, Emad Hamdy KhedrPart IX Natural Products, Antagonistic Microorganisms and Preharvest Applications Chapter 26 Role Of Active Packaging in the Preservation of Fresh Fruits And VegetablesShaghef Ejaz, Sajid Ali, Rehaba Abid, Neha Khizar, Laraib AmjadChapter 27 Natural Plant Extracts and Postharvest Quality of Fruits And VegetablesAmbreen Naz, Kashif Razzaq, Sami Ullah, Misbah Sharif, Ali Hamza, Syed Bilal HussainChapter 28 Antagonistic Microorganisms Technology for Horticultural Produce Soheila Aghaei Dargiri, Somayeh Rastegar, Emad Hamdy KhedrChapter 29 The Effects of Preharvest Treatments on the Postharvest Storage Quality of Different Horticultural ProductsMaría E. García-Pastor, Fernando Garrido-Auñón, Jenifer Puente-Moreno, Huertas M. Díaz-Mula, María Serrano, Daniel Valero

Dr. Sajid Ali, (PhD) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. Dr. Ali acquired BSc (Honors) Agriculture with Major Horticulture from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. He received his MSc (Honors) Horticulture and PhD Horticulture (Postharvest Physiology) from University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. He received advanced training in postharvest physiology of horticultural crops from US Horticultural Research Laboratory, USDA-ARS, Fort Pierce, Florida, USA. Dr. Ali has authored and co-authored around 120 international papers and around 25 book chapters. He has edited a book entitled ‘Postharvest Physiological Disorders of Fruits’. He is Editor of BMC Plant Biology, Associate Editor of Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems and Academic Editor of Plos One. Dr. Ali is an active reviewer for the various international scientific journals. He has worked as a Research Officer and as a Project Development Officer in two Research Projects at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. He has won several research projects and awards. He teaches different graduate and postgraduate courses of horticulture.Shabir Ahmad Mir, (PhD) is an Assistant Professor at the Government College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. He obtained his M.Sc. (Food Technology) degree from Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora, India, and PhD (Food Technology) from Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India. He received the best PhD Thesis Award for outstanding research in the field of food technology. He has organized several conferences and workshops in Food Science and Technology. Dr. Mir has published numerous international papers, book chapters and edited eleven books.Dr. Basharat Nabi Dar, (PhD) is a distinguished expert in Food Technology, recognized for his extensive contributions to the field. As an academic and researcher, he has significantly advanced the understanding of food science, focusing on byproduct utilization and nutritional enhancement. His academic journey is marked by prestigious positions and collaborations with esteemed institutions. Dr. Dar's prolific output includes numerous publications, patents, and projects, reflecting his deep commitment to research and innovation. He has been a technical expert Member of the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment (JEMRA) since July 2021. He has presented his research to a wide variety of audiences cutting across government and private organizations to much appreciation. He has published more than 150 research and review papers in some of the top journals in the discipline and has editorship of 10 books. Dr. Dar's work not only contributes to academic knowledge but also has practical implications, bridging the gap between research and industry applications.Dr. Shaghef Ejaz, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and researcher at the Department of Horticulture, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. Dr. Ejaz acquired his B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture with Major Horticulture and M.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture from Department of Horticulture, Bahauddin Zakariya University. He was awarded a Ph.D. scholarship from Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan. He acquired his Ph.D. from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria with a specialization in postharvest quality assessment of fresh horticultural commodities. Dr. Ejaz has research experience of more than 15 years and teaching experience of 10 years. He has published more than 60 research and review articles with a cumulative Web of Science impact factor (IF) of almost 200. He has also contributed 25 book chapters in books published by various international publishers. Dr. Ejaz has also presented his research work and delivered lectures in more than 15 national and international seminars and conferences. Dr. Ejaz, as Associate Editor and Review Editor, is also on the editorial board of many well-reputed Journals. Recently, Dr. Ejaz’s research work has been mainly focused on the minimal postharvest processing of fresh fruits and vegetables. Besides being an active researcher, he has been a dynamic teacher and supervisor, which is recognizable from the research publications of his students during his supervision.

• Part I Postharvest and Sustainable Technologies Applications Chapter 01 An Introduction to Postharvest Handling Technology of Fresh Fruits and VegetablesUmezuruike Linus Opara, Israel Ogwuche OgraChapter 02 Sustainable Technologies: Prospects and Potential Applications in Postharvest Storage of Fruits and VegetablesNirmal Kumar Meena, Bandemuth Renukaradhya Vinod, Munishami Menaka, Prasoon Gunjan, Brijesh Kumar, Meerasabihalli Rangaswami ChandanaPart II Gaseous Atmosphere Applications Chapter 03 Controlled Atmosphere Storage for Fruits and Vegetables Yoshihiro ImahoriChapter 04 Dynamic Controlled Atmosphere Technology for Fruits and VegetablesMuhammad Rafiullah Khan, Ali Muhammad, Yaodong Guo, Majid Suhail Hashmi, Rafiq AhmadChapter 05 Ozone Gas Technology for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Vijay Yadav TokalaPart III Light, Gas and Ultrasonic Applications Chapter 06 Pulsed Light for Fresh Quality Preservation of Fruits and VegetablesMaratab Ali, Nauman Khalid, Aqsa Akhtar, Sadia Aslam, Zienab F.R. Ahmed Xinhua ZhangChapter 07 Cold Plasma Technology for Fruits and Vegetables Quality Preservation During Postharvest StorageErnesto Alonso Lagarda-Clark, Martín Ernesto Tiznado Hernández, Arturo Duarte-SierraChapter 08 Ultraviolet (UV) Light Technology for Postharvest Fruits and VegetablesMuhammad Wasim Haider, Muhammad Nafees, Mohammad Valipour, Habat Ullah Asad, Romina Alina MarcChapter 09 Ultrasound Technology for Fresh Fruits and VegetablesMostafa Gouda, Xiaoli LiPart IV Pressure Manipulations based Applications Chapter 10 Advances In Hypobaric Storage of Fresh Horticultural Produce Samina Khalid, Hafiz Muhammad Rashad Javeed, Hafiz Umer JavedChapter 11 Impact of High Pressure Carbon Dioxide on the Processing Of Fruits and Vegetables Ayesha Murtaza, Aamir Iqbal, Kanza Aziz Awan, Amber Tufail, Shinawar Waseem Ali, Shoaib Younas, M. Sajid ManzoorChapter 12 High Pressure Processing of Fresh Fruits and VegetablesAyesha Sarker, Md Rayhan ShahebPart V Packaging Materials and Emulsions Applications Chapter 13 Nanoemulsions-Based Edible Coatings for Postharvest Quality Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables Sajid Ali, Ghulam Khaliq, Ayesha Iftikhar, Shabir Ahmad Mir, Shahid IqbalChapter 14 Nano-Packaging Technology for Conserving the Quality of Fruits And Vegetables Leila Taghipour, Pedram AssarChapter 15 Modified Atmosphere Packaging and Individual Shrink Wrapping for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Mahmood Ul Hasan, Zora Singh, Hafiz Muhammad Shoaib Shah, Aman Ullah MalikChapter 16 Vacuum Packaging Science and Postharvest Quality of Fruits and Vegetables Hafiz Muhammad Shoaib Shah, Mahmood Ul Hasan, Sajid Ali Chapter 17 Antimicrobial Packaging for Fruits and VegetablesAsghar Ramezanian, Hossein ShadmanfardPart VI Irradiation and Water based Applications Chapter 18 Irradiation of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Qasid Ali, Adem Dogan, Mustafa ErkanChapter 19 Electrolyzed Water Based Technology for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Shafi Ahmed, Sharmin Akther, Md. Sakib HossainChapter 20 Molecular Hydrogen and Hydrogen-Rich Water for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Preservation Nida Firdous, Aliza Batool, Shabbir Ahmad, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Sibt e Abbas, Umar Farooq, Farid Moradinezhad, Fareena JamilPart VII Nanotechnology Applications Chapter 21 Potential of Nanoparticles for Postharvest of Fruits and VegetablesAzri Shahir Rozman, Norhashila Hashim, Bernard Maringgal, Intan Syafinaz, Mohamed Amin Tawakkal Khalina Abdan, Akhmad SabarudinChapter 22 Nanocoatings for Fruits and Vegetables Bushra Hussain, Sajid Ali, Waqar Shafqat, Muhammad Moaaz Ali Part VIII Edible Films and Coatings Applications Chapter 23 Edible Films for Postharvest Quality Management of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Farzana Rafeeq, Sami Ullah, Kashif Razzaq, Uzman Khalil, Tanveer Hussain, Seema KanwalChapter 24 Edible Coatings for Postharvest Fruits and Vegetables Storage Sajid Ali, Muhammad Hassan, Shaghef Ejaz, Muhammad Naveed Arshad, Irfan Ali SabirChapter 25 Multilayer Edible Coatings Technology for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Somayeh Rastegar, Soheila Aghaei Dargiri, Emad Hamdy KhedrPart IX Natural Products, Antagonistic Microorganisms and Preharvest Applications Chapter 26 Role Of Active Packaging in the Preservation of Fresh Fruits And VegetablesShaghef Ejaz, Sajid Ali, Rehaba Abid, Neha Khizar, Laraib AmjadChapter 27 Natural Plant Extracts and Postharvest Quality of Fruits And VegetablesAmbreen Naz, Kashif Razzaq, Sami Ullah, Misbah Sharif, Ali Hamza, Syed Bilal HussainChapter 28 Antagonistic Microorganisms Technology for Horticultural Produce Soheila Aghaei Dargiri, Somayeh Rastegar, Emad Hamdy KhedrChapter 29 The Effects of Preharvest Treatments on the Postharvest Storage Quality of Different Horticultural ProductsMaría E. García-Pastor, Fernando Garrido-Auñón, Jenifer Puente-Moreno, Huertas M. Díaz-Mula, María Serrano, Daniel Valero

Dr. Sajid Ali, (PhD) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. Dr. Ali acquired BSc (Honors) Agriculture with Major Horticulture from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. He received his MSc (Honors) Horticulture and PhD Horticulture (Postharvest Physiology) from University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. He received advanced training in postharvest physiology of horticultural crops from US Horticultural Research Laboratory, USDA-ARS, Fort Pierce, Florida, USA. Dr. Ali has authored and co-authored around 120 international papers and around 25 book chapters. He has edited a book entitled ‘Postharvest Physiological Disorders of Fruits’. He is Editor of BMC Plant Biology, Associate Editor of Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems and Academic Editor of Plos One. Dr. Ali is an active reviewer for the various international scientific journals. He has worked as a Research Officer and as a Project Development Officer in two Research Projects at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. He has won several research projects and awards. He teaches different graduate and postgraduate courses of horticulture.Shabir Ahmad Mir, (PhD) is an Assistant Professor at the Government College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. He obtained his M.Sc. (Food Technology) degree from Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora, India, and PhD (Food Technology) from Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India. He received the best PhD Thesis Award for outstanding research in the field of food technology. He has organized several conferences and workshops in Food Science and Technology. Dr. Mir has published numerous international papers, book chapters and edited eleven books.Dr. Basharat Nabi Dar, (PhD) is a distinguished expert in Food Technology, recognized for his extensive contributions to the field. As an academic and researcher, he has significantly advanced the understanding of food science, focusing on byproduct utilization and nutritional enhancement. His academic journey is marked by prestigious positions and collaborations with esteemed institutions. Dr. Dar's prolific output includes numerous publications, patents, and projects, reflecting his deep commitment to research and innovation. He has been a technical expert Member of the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment (JEMRA) since July 2021. He has presented his research to a wide variety of audiences cutting across government and private organizations to much appreciation. He has published more than 150 research and review papers in some of the top journals in the discipline and has editorship of 10 books. Dr. Dar's work not only contributes to academic knowledge but also has practical implications, bridging the gap between research and industry applications.Dr. Shaghef Ejaz, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and researcher at the Department of Horticulture, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. Dr. Ejaz acquired his B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture with Major Horticulture and M.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture from Department of Horticulture, Bahauddin Zakariya University. He was awarded a Ph.D. scholarship from Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, Pakistan. He acquired his Ph.D. from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria with a specialization in postharvest quality assessment of fresh horticultural commodities. Dr. Ejaz has research experience of more than 15 years and teaching experience of 10 years. He has published more than 60 research and review articles with a cumulative Web of Science impact factor (IF) of almost 200. He has also contributed 25 book chapters in books published by various international publishers. Dr. Ejaz has also presented his research work and delivered lectures in more than 15 national and international seminars and conferences. Dr. Ejaz, as Associate Editor and Review Editor, is also on the editorial board of many well-reputed Journals. Recently, Dr. Ejaz’s research work has been mainly focused on the minimal postharvest processing of fresh fruits and vegetables. Besides being an active researcher, he has been a dynamic teacher and supervisor, which is recognizable from the research publications of his students during his supervision.

• Part I Postharvest and Sustainable Technologies Applications Chapter 01 An Introduction to Postharvest Handling Technology of Fresh Fruits and VegetablesUmezuruike Linus Opara, Israel Ogwuche OgraChapter 02 Sustainable Technologies: Prospects and Potential Applications in Postharvest Storage of Fruits and VegetablesNirmal Kumar Meena, Bandemuth Renukaradhya Vinod, Munishami Menaka, Prasoon Gunjan, Brijesh Kumar, Meerasabihalli Rangaswami ChandanaPart II Gaseous Atmosphere Applications Chapter 03 Controlled Atmosphere Storage for Fruits and Vegetables Yoshihiro ImahoriChapter 04 Dynamic Controlled Atmosphere Technology for Fruits and VegetablesMuhammad Rafiullah Khan, Ali Muhammad, Yaodong Guo, Majid Suhail Hashmi, Rafiq AhmadChapter 05 Ozone Gas Technology for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Vijay Yadav TokalaPart III Light, Gas and Ultrasonic Applications Chapter 06 Pulsed Light for Fresh Quality Preservation of Fruits and VegetablesMaratab Ali, Nauman Khalid, Aqsa Akhtar, Sadia Aslam, Zienab F.R. Ahmed Xinhua ZhangChapter 07 Cold Plasma Technology for Fruits and Vegetables Quality Preservation During Postharvest StorageErnesto Alonso Lagarda-Clark, Martín Ernesto Tiznado Hernández, Arturo Duarte-SierraChapter 08 Ultraviolet (UV) Light Technology for Postharvest Fruits and VegetablesMuhammad Wasim Haider, Muhammad Nafees, Mohammad Valipour, Habat Ullah Asad, Romina Alina MarcChapter 09 Ultrasound Technology for Fresh Fruits and VegetablesMostafa Gouda, Xiaoli LiPart IV Pressure Manipulations based Applications Chapter 10 Advances In Hypobaric Storage of Fresh Horticultural Produce Samina Khalid, Hafiz Muhammad Rashad Javeed, Hafiz Umer JavedChapter 11 Impact of High Pressure Carbon Dioxide on the Processing Of Fruits and Vegetables Ayesha Murtaza, Aamir Iqbal, Kanza Aziz Awan, Amber Tufail, Shinawar Waseem Ali, Shoaib Younas, M. Sajid ManzoorChapter 12 High Pressure Processing of Fresh Fruits and VegetablesAyesha Sarker, Md Rayhan ShahebPart V Packaging Materials and Emulsions Applications Chapter 13 Nanoemulsions-Based Edible Coatings for Postharvest Quality Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables Sajid Ali, Ghulam Khaliq, Ayesha Iftikhar, Shabir Ahmad Mir, Shahid IqbalChapter 14 Nano-Packaging Technology for Conserving the Quality of Fruits And Vegetables Leila Taghipour, Pedram AssarChapter 15 Modified Atmosphere Packaging and Individual Shrink Wrapping for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Mahmood Ul Hasan, Zora Singh, Hafiz Muhammad Shoaib Shah, Aman Ullah MalikChapter 16 Vacuum Packaging Science and Postharvest Quality of Fruits and Vegetables Hafiz Muhammad Shoaib Shah, Mahmood Ul Hasan, Sajid Ali Chapter 17 Antimicrobial Packaging for Fruits and VegetablesAsghar Ramezanian, Hossein ShadmanfardPart VI Irradiation and Water based Applications Chapter 18 Irradiation of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Qasid Ali, Adem Dogan, Mustafa ErkanChapter 19 Electrolyzed Water Based Technology for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Shafi Ahmed, Sharmin Akther, Md. Sakib HossainChapter 20 Molecular Hydrogen and Hydrogen-Rich Water for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Preservation Nida Firdous, Aliza Batool, Shabbir Ahmad, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Sibt e Abbas, Umar Farooq, Farid Moradinezhad, Fareena JamilPart VII Nanotechnology Applications Chapter 21 Potential of Nanoparticles for Postharvest of Fruits and VegetablesAzri Shahir Rozman, Norhashila Hashim, Bernard Maringgal, Intan Syafinaz, Mohamed Amin Tawakkal Khalina Abdan, Akhmad SabarudinChapter 22 Nanocoatings for Fruits and Vegetables Bushra Hussain, Sajid Ali, Waqar Shafqat, Muhammad Moaaz Ali Part VIII Edible Films and Coatings Applications Chapter 23 Edible Films for Postharvest Quality Management of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Farzana Rafeeq, Sami Ullah, Kashif Razzaq, Uzman Khalil, Tanveer Hussain, Seema KanwalChapter 24 Edible Coatings for Postharvest Fruits and Vegetables Storage Sajid Ali, Muhammad Hassan, Shaghef Ejaz, Muhammad Naveed Arshad, Irfan Ali SabirChapter 25 Multilayer Edible Coatings Technology for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Somayeh Rastegar, Soheila Aghaei Dargiri, Emad Hamdy KhedrPart IX Natural Products, Antagonistic Microorganisms and Preharvest Applications Chapter 26 Role Of Active Packaging in the Preservation of Fresh Fruits And VegetablesShaghef Ejaz, Sajid Ali, Rehaba Abid, Neha Khizar, Laraib AmjadChapter 27 Natural Plant Extracts and Postharvest Quality of Fruits And VegetablesAmbreen Naz, Kashif Razzaq, Sami Ullah, Misbah Sharif, Ali Hamza, Syed Bilal HussainChapter 28 Antagonistic Microorganisms Technology for Horticultural Produce Soheila Aghaei Dargiri, Somayeh Rastegar, Emad Hamdy KhedrChapter 29 The Effects of Preharvest Treatments on the Postharvest Storage Quality of Different Horticultural ProductsMaría E. García-Pastor, Fernando Garrido-Auñón, Jenifer Puente-Moreno, Huertas M. Díaz-Mula, María Serrano, Daniel Valero