Fruit, Vegetables, Roots and Tubers in the Developing Economies: An Estimation of Losses

摘要

The report discusses the damages occurring to fruits, vegetables, roots, tubers (called 'perishables') and the problems of estimating associated losses. Physiological, pathological or physical losses are discussed in detail. At a conservative estimate, some 25% of perishables produced are lost annually, indicating a need for effective international action.