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Journal of Agricultural and Crop Research

Research Article | Published August 2021 | Volume 9, Issue 8. pp. 198-211.

doi: https://doi.org/10.33495/jacr_v9i8.21.151

 

Evaluation of market-level storage structures and postharvest losses of selected fruits and vegetables: A case study of five markets in Ibadan

 



 

 

Mobolaji Oluyimika Omobowale

 

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Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.


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Citation: Omobowale MO (2021). Evaluation of market-level storage structures and postharvest losses of selected fruits and vegetables: A case study of five markets in Ibadan. J. Agric. Crop Res. 9(8):198-211. doi: 10.33495/jacr_v9i8.21.151.

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 Abstract 


Although several measures have been adopted to enhance food storage in sub-Saharan Africa, postharvest losses continue to increase. Addressing the negative trend requires up-to-date information on current practices by agro-allied personnel involved in the postharvest handling of perishables to proffer effective solutions. This study explored the level of postharvest losses in fruits and vegetables in five markets in Ibadan, Nigeria. The proportionate sampling technique was employed to collect data from 235 sellers in the markets using a questionnaire. The percentage of grade loss in the supply chain was classified as bruises, mold, and rot. It was revealed that the quality of about 89.2% of the fruits and vegetables degrade during and after transportation. Storage conditions which include keeping the produce on a wooden platform, on the bare floor in stalls, and storage in non-ventilated enclosed rooms remain crude and this also contributes to losses incurred. Improvement and maintenance of road infrastructures, the establishment of improved storage facilities and the introduction of modern storage technologies would be recommended for reducing postharvest losses of fruits and vegetables in markets of Ibadan.

Keywords  Market-level storage   fruits   vegetables   postharvest losses   storage structures  

 

 

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