Abstract Food and Agriculture Organization reports show that farmers today lose 35–45
percent of their crops during harvesting and transportation due to various reasons. One third …

This work reviews various engineering factors influencing the efficiency of greenhouse solar
dryers, focusing on drying load/volume ratio, ventilation, circulation mode, roof shape …

Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa spp.) is a highly preferred fruit because of its health benefits,
flavor, fragrance, and color appeal. The drying process for strawberries extends their shelf …

The need for better utilization of solar greenhouses during summer in the hot climate
conditions of Mexico led to the development of the concept of active greenhouse solar …

Solar drying is a sustainable process that may impact the quality of dried food. This is
because, pigments contained in food are sensitive to sunlight, and exposure to ultraviolet …

The development of new methods to utilize solar energy is critical to lower greenhouse gas
emissions and provide sustainable livelihoods for small business owners in rural areas …

En este estudio se evaluaron las técnicas de secado por liofilización, convección forzada,
marquesina y ventana refractiva enlos residuos postcosecha de albahaca (Ocimum …

As the standard of living improves, people tend to be naturally more concerned about their
health and wellbeing and thus would prefer foods with potential health benefits. Some food …