The book "Post Harvest Technology" has garnered significant attention in recent years, as the preservation of agricultural produce is crucial for sustaining agricultural production. This field offers great potential for employment generation at the production level. The authors have aimed to compile various post-harvest methods for fruits and vegetables, with a focus on recent advances, in this book. The publication will be beneficial for practicing food technologists and post-harvest technologists who seek answers to critical technical questions related to post-harvest technology. Additionally, it will be useful for agricultural engineers, food processors, food scientists, researchers, progressive farmers, and individuals working in related fields. The book aims to fill a gap in the existing literature on post-harvest technology.

1. Introduction 2. Structure and composition of fruits and vegetables 3. Maturity and harvesting of fruits and vegetables 4. Packinghouse unit operations 5. Storage and ripening of fruits and vegetables 6. Processing of fruits and vegetables 7. Dehydration of fruits and vegetables 8. Cold preservation: Chilling and freezing 9. Processed fruit and vegetable products 10. Fermentation and fermented products 11. Minimal processing of fruits & vegetables 12. Packaging and packaging materials 13. Transportation of fruits and vegetables 14. Quality of fresh and processed products