The horticulture sector in Bangladesh produces 3.2 million metric tons per year, but small-scale farmers suffer economic losses due to lack of high-yielding varieties, postharvest technologies, foo

This project enhances regional and international trade in Nigerian tomatoes by developing a science-based good agricultural practices (GAPs) curriculum and training programs to improve production,

Contamination of vegetables with foodborne pathogens and spoilage organisms results in foodborne illness and economic losses.

Postharvest losses of fruits and vegetables in Vietnam and Cambodia are very high.

Temperature management is the key tool for reducing postharvest losses in the developing world.

This project brings together two parallel research programs for collaboration — one in Sri Lanka using natural coating and herbal extracts and another in Hawaii to use natural epiphytic microo

Women carry out most production of horticultural crops in Tanzania and other developing countries. Harvest periods are short but less than 1% of the crop is processed for off-season consumption.

Knowledge of postharvest handling practices necessary to satisfy market requirements limits the success of small-scale producers of horticultural crops to participate in the value chain at various

This research project is a series of studies comparing cool storage tools and solar dryer designs.

This project expands economic opportunities for small-scale farmers in Ghana by enhancing their productivity and deepening market access and participation.