Int. J. Bus. Manag. Soc. Res. | Volume 08, Issue 01, 443-458 | https://doi.org/10.18801/ijbmsr.080120.47
Article type: Research article, Received: 01.12.2019; Revised: 30.01.2019 and Published online: 05 March 2020.
Article type: Research article, Received: 01.12.2019; Revised: 30.01.2019 and Published online: 05 March 2020.
Survey to collect information on pre- and postharvest handling status and assess postharvest losses of cucumber
Sarwar-E-Jahan 1, Md. Kamrul Hassan 2, Shomoresh Roy 3, Quazi Maruf Ahmed 4, Gazi Nazmul Hasan 5, Afshara Yeasmin Muna 6 and Md. Mainul Islam 7
1 Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation, Sylhet
2 Department of Horticulture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
3 On-Farm Research Division (OFRD), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Tangail
4 Plant Genetic Resources Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur
5 On-Farm Research Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Bhola
6 Dept. of Horticulture, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet
7 On-Farm Research Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Patuakhali, Bangladesh
✉ Corresponding author: [email protected] (S. Roy).
1 Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation, Sylhet
2 Department of Horticulture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
3 On-Farm Research Division (OFRD), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Tangail
4 Plant Genetic Resources Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur
5 On-Farm Research Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Bhola
6 Dept. of Horticulture, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet
7 On-Farm Research Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Patuakhali, Bangladesh
✉ Corresponding author: [email protected] (S. Roy).
Abstract
A survey was conducted to collect the pre-and postharvest practices information and assess postharvest loss of cucumber starting from producer to consumer. Raipura and Shibpur Upazilas of Norshingdi District are major cucumber growing area. The farmers of the selected upazilas use pesticides in combination with plant growth regulators at 2-day intervals. The major pest of cucumber was wasp. Result showed that 16-20% of the growers used pheromone trap to reduce insect attack. The postharvest loss for cucumber from the harvest to retail sales was 19.99%. Retail price of cucumber increased about fifty percent from the farm gate price. Postharvest losses resulted mainly due to lack of careful handling, adequate transport system, and storage facilities. Major problems of the growers were pest infestation, lack of adequate transport system, and unavailability of quality seed and fertilizer. Lack of proper transport systems and storage facilities were the concerned problems at the ‘Bepari’, wholesaler, and retailers’ level.
Key Words: Pre harvest, Postharvest, Handling, Cucumber, Survey, and Loss.
A survey was conducted to collect the pre-and postharvest practices information and assess postharvest loss of cucumber starting from producer to consumer. Raipura and Shibpur Upazilas of Norshingdi District are major cucumber growing area. The farmers of the selected upazilas use pesticides in combination with plant growth regulators at 2-day intervals. The major pest of cucumber was wasp. Result showed that 16-20% of the growers used pheromone trap to reduce insect attack. The postharvest loss for cucumber from the harvest to retail sales was 19.99%. Retail price of cucumber increased about fifty percent from the farm gate price. Postharvest losses resulted mainly due to lack of careful handling, adequate transport system, and storage facilities. Major problems of the growers were pest infestation, lack of adequate transport system, and unavailability of quality seed and fertilizer. Lack of proper transport systems and storage facilities were the concerned problems at the ‘Bepari’, wholesaler, and retailers’ level.
Key Words: Pre harvest, Postharvest, Handling, Cucumber, Survey, and Loss.
Article Full-Text PDF
| 47.01.08.20_survey_to_collect_information_on_pre-_and_postharvest_handling_status_and_assess_postharvest_losses_of_cucumber.pdf |
|
Share This Article
|
|
Citations of This Article
MLA
Jahan, SE. et al. “Survey to collect information on pre- and postharvest handling status and assess postharvest losses of cucumber”. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research 08(01) (2020): 443-458.
APA
Jahan, S. E., Hassan, M. K., Roy, S., Ahmed, Q. M., Hasan, G. N., Muna, A. Y. and Islam, M. M. (2020). Survey to collect information on pre- and postharvest handling status and assess postharvest losses of cucumber. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 08(01), 443-458
Chicago
Jahan, S. E., Hassan, M. K., Roy, S., Ahmed, Q. M., Hasan, G. N., Muna, A. Y. and Islam, M. M. “Survey to collect information on pre- and postharvest handling status and assess postharvest losses of cucumber”. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 08(01) (2020): 443-458
Harvard
Jahan, S. E., Hassan, M. K., Roy, S., Ahmed, Q. M., Hasan, G. N., Muna, A. Y. and Islam, M. M. 2020. Survey to collect information on pre- and postharvest handling status and assess postharvest losses of cucumber. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 08(01) pp. 443-458
Vancouver
Jahan, SE, Hassan, MK, Roy, S, Ahmed, QM, Hasan, GN, Muna, AY and Islam, MM. Survey to collect information on pre- and postharvest handling status and assess postharvest losses of cucumber. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 2020 February 08(01), 443-458.
Jahan, SE. et al. “Survey to collect information on pre- and postharvest handling status and assess postharvest losses of cucumber”. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research 08(01) (2020): 443-458.
APA
Jahan, S. E., Hassan, M. K., Roy, S., Ahmed, Q. M., Hasan, G. N., Muna, A. Y. and Islam, M. M. (2020). Survey to collect information on pre- and postharvest handling status and assess postharvest losses of cucumber. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 08(01), 443-458
Chicago
Jahan, S. E., Hassan, M. K., Roy, S., Ahmed, Q. M., Hasan, G. N., Muna, A. Y. and Islam, M. M. “Survey to collect information on pre- and postharvest handling status and assess postharvest losses of cucumber”. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 08(01) (2020): 443-458
Harvard
Jahan, S. E., Hassan, M. K., Roy, S., Ahmed, Q. M., Hasan, G. N., Muna, A. Y. and Islam, M. M. 2020. Survey to collect information on pre- and postharvest handling status and assess postharvest losses of cucumber. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 08(01) pp. 443-458
Vancouver
Jahan, SE, Hassan, MK, Roy, S, Ahmed, QM, Hasan, GN, Muna, AY and Islam, MM. Survey to collect information on pre- and postharvest handling status and assess postharvest losses of cucumber. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 2020 February 08(01), 443-458.
References
- BBS. (2019). Yearbook of Agricultural Statistics-2018. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Statistics and Informatics Division, Ministry of Planning, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Dhaka. pp. 1-567.
- Blossner, M. and Onis, M. D. (2005). Malnutrition: Quantifying the health impact at national and local levels. Geneva, World Health Organization. (WHO Environmental Burden of Disease Series, No. 12). Retrieved 20 December, 2019 from
- DAE. 1999. Agricultural Extension Manual. Department of Agricultural Extension Education. Ministry of Agriculture, Bangladesh.
- FAO. 2003. Diet, nutrition and the prevention of chronic diseases. Report of a joint FAO/WHO. Expert consumption WHO Technical Report Series 916. Geneva. World Health Organization. pp. 1-160.
- Faqeerzada M. A., Rahman A., Joshi R., Park E. and Cho B. K. (2018). Postharvest technologies for fruits and vegetables in South Asian countries: a review. Korean Journal of Agricultural Science. https://doi.org/10.7744/kjoas.20180050
- Fasuyi, A. O., (2006). Nutritional potentials of some tropical vegetables’ meals. Chemical characterization and functional properties. African Journal of Biotechnology, 5(1), 49-53.
- Genova, C., Weinberger, K., Sokhom, S., Vanndy, M., Koh, K. and Yarith, E. C. (2006). Postharvest loss in the supply chain for vegetables – The case of tomato, yardlong bean, cucumber and Chinese kale in Cambodia. AVRDC - The World Vegetable Center, Shanhua, Taiwan. AVRDC Publication No. 06-683, Working Paper No. 16. p 27.
- Gopalan, C., Sastri, B. V. R. and Balasubramanian, S. C. (1981). Nutritive Value of Indian Foods. National Institute of Nutrition, Indian Council of Medical Research, Hyderabad, India. p. 51.
- Hassan, M. K., Chowdhury, B. L. D. and Akhter, N. (2010). Final report: postharvest loss assessment: A study to formulate policy for loss reduction of fruits and vegetables and socio-economic uplift of the stakeholders (Jointly being implemented by FAO and FPMU of the ministry of Food and Disaster Management). pp. 1-189.
- Hanif, R., Iqbal, Z., Iqbal, M., Hanif, S. and Rasheed, M. (2006). Use of vegetables as nutritional food: Role in human health. Journal of Agricultural and Biological Science, 1(1), 18-22.
- Hossain, S. M. M. (1992). Status constraints and strategies of vegetables research in Bangladesh. Paper presented in National Vegetables Review and Planning Workshop on Production and Marketing, held at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, 26-29, January.
- Ihekoronye, A. I., and Ngoddy, P. O. (1985). Tropical fruits and vegetables. In Integrated Food Technology for the Tropics. Science and Macmillan Publishers, London. pp.292-304.
- Khan, A. R. (1991). Crop loss and waste assessment. Consultant’s Report, USAID/BARC/AHECCI and Co. Inc. Dhaka. p.112.
- Ramphal, C. (1990). Problems in marketing of agricultural products at market yards, Indian Journal of Marketing, 21, 5-10.
- Sharma, P. K., Sharma, S. K. and Thakur, R. K. (1996). Marketing of vegetables in Himachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing, 9(1), 44-50.
- Srinivasarao, C., Kundu, S., Lakshmi, C. S., Rani, Y. S., Nataraj, K. C., Gangaiah, B., Laxmi, M. J., Babu, M. V. S., Rani, U., Nagalakshmi, S. and Manasa, R. (2019). Soil Health issue for sustainability of south asain agriculture. EC Agriculture 5(6), 310-326.
- Singh, K. and Chanda, K. L. (1990). Vegetable production and policy in India. In Vegetable Research and Development in South Asia. Proceedings of a workshop, held at Islamabad, Pakistan, on September 24-29, 1990. S. Shanmugasundaram (ed.), AVRDC Publication No. 90-331. pp. 89-105.
© 2020 The Authors. This article is freely available for anyone to read, share, download, print, permitted for unrestricted use and build upon, provided that the original author(s) and publisher are given due credit. All Published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, EISSN 2412-8279.