postharvest
adjective
post·har·vest
ˌpōst-ˈhär-vəst 
: occurring after a harvest
reducing postharvest losses
also
: used following a harvest
postharvest fungicide
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First, most of its food loss and waste occurs during harvest and postharvest stages.
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Abay Yimere, The Conversation, 19 Jan. 2023
Inadequate postharvest management can lead to crop contamination and pest infestation.
—Abay Yimere, The Conversation, 19 Jan. 2023
The researchers tested the coating on avocados because these fruits are especially prone to uneven ripening and postharvest decay.
—Sam Jones, Scientific American, 24 June 2022
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Abay Yimere, The Conversation, 19 Jan. 2023
Inadequate postharvest management can lead to crop contamination and pest infestation.
—Abay Yimere, The Conversation, 19 Jan. 2023
The researchers tested the coating on avocados because these fruits are especially prone to uneven ripening and postharvest decay.
—Sam Jones, Scientific American, 24 June 2022
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“Postharvest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postharvest. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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