Información General: Grupo de Investigación de Fisiología de Postcosecha

Abstract

Lines of Research:

- To determine the general characteristics of horticultural products and the factors which influence their maturation, aging, and deterioration. - To study the physiological and biochemical processes which occur during and after the harvest of fruit and horticultural products. - To determine the type of management appropriate for these products once harvested, including storage, transport, packaging, and other common processes.

Extension Activities (the last five years). - Guidance of the research of students of Education Media y Diversificada. - Technical advisement to agricultural producers in regards to post-harvest management of horticultural products.

Research Activities (last five years).

Publications: - Around 50 publications in the last five years from members of the group. - Presentation of approximately 50 scientific communications in the last five years.

Guidance - Guidance of Undergraduate and Master's theses - Training plan guidance for Instructors