Progress and Challenges in Agricultural Product Storage Technology
A special issue of AgriEngineering (ISSN 2624-7402). This special issue belongs to the section "Pre and Post-Harvest Engineering in Agriculture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2027 | Viewed by 174
Special Issue Editor
Interests: production process optimization; circular economy; rational resource management; waste reduction in food supply chains
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The storage of agricultural products is one of the key challenges facing modern agriculture, as it directly affects food availability, reduces post-harvest losses and preserves the quality of raw materials. Storage systems comprise a set of measures and technological solutions aimed at protecting products from adverse physical, chemical and biological changes during storage. This is achieved through precise control of environmental conditions such as temperature, air humidity and atmospheric gas composition as well as by limiting the growth of microorganisms and the occurrence of pathogens.
Knowledge of physics, chemistry and food microbiology, as well as experimental research and modelling of the kinetics of quality changes, are increasingly being used to model and analyse agricultural product storage processes. In practice, a variety of preservation methods are used, such as controlled and modified atmosphere, refrigeration and freezing, hyperbaric storage, natural and chemical preservation methods, edible protective coatings, and methods to limit enzymatic processes and oxidation. These solutions make it possible to slow down ageing processes, reduce weight and nutritional value losses, and preserve the sensory quality of products during storage.
At the same time, challenges and future development trends include optimising preservation and storage parameters for different groups of agricultural products, minimising the impact on nutritional value and food safety, reducing energy consumption, and adapting technology to the requirements of sustainable development and legal regulations.
This Special Issue will feature original scientific articles addressing current advances and challenges in agricultural product storage technology. This Special Issue is aimed at a wide audience, including researchers, technical specialists, practitioners involved in the implementation of solutions, as well as representatives of institutions responsible for shaping policy in the agricultural sector and related fields.
Dr. Emilia Osmólska
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- agricultural product storage
- postharvest technology
- food preservation methods
- controlled atmosphere storage
- modified atmosphere packaging
- cold storage and refrigeration
- shelf-life extension
- postharvest losses reduction
- storage system optimization
- sustainable storage technologies
- energy-efficient storage
- food safety during storage
- moisture and humidity control
- environmental impact of storage systems
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