POST-HARVEST STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES CULTIVATION

Post-harvest storage technologies play a crucial role in extending the shelf life, preserving the quality, and minimizing the loss of fruits and vegetables after harvesting. These technologies are designed to maintain optimal conditions for fruits and vegetables, ensuring that they retain their nutritional value, taste, and appearance for longer periods. Techniques such as controlled atmosphere storage, refrigeration, ethylene management, and the use of natural preservatives are increasingly utilized in modern agriculture to reduce spoilage and wastage. Advances in smart packaging, storage chambers, and monitoring systems have enabled better management of temperature, humidity, and gas concentrations, making post-harvest storage more efficient and sustainable. This paper explores the latest post-harvest storage technologies, their impact on food security, and the challenges and opportunities for integrating these innovations into global supply chains.