Reducing Postharvest Losses during Storage of Grain Crops to Strengthen Food Security in Developing Countries
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Reducing Postharvest Losses during Storage of Grain Crops to Strengthen Food Security in Developing Countries
While fulfilling the food demand of an increasing population remains a major global concern, more than one-third of food is lost or wasted in postharvest operations. Reducing the postharvest losses, especially in developing countries, could be a sustainable solution to increase food availability, reduce pressure on natural resources, eliminate hunger and improve farmers' livelihoods. Cereal gra...
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عنوان ژورنال: Foods
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2304-8158
DOI: 10.3390/foods6010008