Principles and Practices in Fruit Tree Production and Postharvest Management

Dear Colleagues,

In the near future, the world’s population will face serious challenges due to continuous growth, global climate change, and limited natural resources. The agricultural sector needs to adapt to those challenges and provide sustainable methods in order to cover the global need for food while protecting biodiversity and the ecosystem. Fruit trees are, in many cultures, the primary source of vitamins, antioxidants, and dietary fibers, and their health benefits are continuously highlighted by many research groups. Proper management techniques, from the initial stage of grove establishment to the annual cultivation principles, could mitigate the negative impact of climate change; preserve natural resources, such as water and nutrients within the root zone; optimize the usage of agricultural inputs; and provide quality fruits with superior nutritional value.

The postharvest treatments are equally as important as the preharvest ones. Proper postharvest fruit management could sustain fruit’s qualitative attributes, minimize pathogen-related losses, minimize chemical residues, and prolong shelf-life in order to meet future food needs. Proper and precise cultivation techniques coupled with the orthological usage of resources will lead towards more profitable and sustainable agriculture.

Dr. Vasileios Ziogas
Dr. Konstantinos Papoutsis
Guest Editors

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