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Post- Harvest Management
Name of the Head of Department: Dr. M. R. Parmar
About the Department
The Department of Post-Harvest Technology at the College of Horticulture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, was established in 2018 with the mandate of teaching, research, and extension in the field of post-harvest management of horticultural crops. The department plays a vital role in bridging the gap between production and consumption by focusing on minimizing post-harvest losses, enhancing quality and safety, and promoting value addition of fruits, vegetables, and other horticultural produce.
It offers a balanced blend of theoretical courses, laboratory practicals, and experiential learning programmes, enabling students to gain hands-on skills in handling, processing, preservation, packaging, and storage of horticultural commodities. Through modern laboratories, product development units, and field exposure visits, the department equips students with entrepreneurial and technical competencies required for the horticulture and food processing sectors.
Alongside education, the department undertakes research projects on innovative processing technologies and extension activities to disseminate knowledge among farmers, entrepreneurs, and industry stakeholders. By integrating scientific knowledge with practical applications, the Department of Post-Harvest Technology envisions contributing to sustainable horticulture, food security, and agribusiness development.
Mandate
- Teaching – To impart knowledge and practical skills in post-harvest management, value addition, and processing of horticultural crops.
- Research – To develop innovative technologies for reducing post-harvest losses, extending shelf-life, and creating new value-added products.
- Extension – To disseminate scientific knowledge and post-harvest technologies among farmers, entrepreneurs, and industries through trainings, demonstrations, and awareness programmes.
Vision
- To reduce post-harvest losses of horticultural produce.
- To improve quality and safety standards in fruits and vegetables.
- To enhance value addition, profitability, and entrepreneurship in the horticulture sector.
- To promote sustainable and eco-friendly post-harvest handling, processing, and packaging techniques.
Courses offered by department in Under Graduates programme (5th Dean’s committee)
|
Sr.No. |
Course No. |
Name of Course |
Credit |
|
1 |
PHT 1.1 |
Fundamentals of Food and Nutrition |
2(1+1) |
|
2 |
PHT 5.2 |
Post Harvest Management Of Horticultural Crops |
3(2+1) |
|
3 |
PHT 6.3 |
Processing of Horticultural Crops |
3(1+2) |
|
4 |
HWE 7.3.1 |
Preparation and Evaluation of Processed Products |
6(0+6) |
|
5 |
HWE 7.3.2 |
Packaging and Marketing of Processed Products |
4(0+4) |
|
Total |
18 ( 4+14) |
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Courses offered by department in Under Graduates programme (6th Dean’s committee)
|
Sr.No. |
Course No. |
Name of Course |
Credit |
|
1 |
PHM 6.1 |
Processing and value addition of Horticultural crops |
2(1+1) |
|
2 |
PHT 5.2 |
Post Harvest Management of Horticultural produce |
2(0+2) |
|
3 |
SEC-5 |
Packing and packaging of Horticultural crops |
2(0+2) |
|
4 |
HWE 7.3.1 |
Preparation and Evaluation of Processed Products |
6(0+6) |
|
5 |
HWE 7.3.2 |
Packaging and Marketing of Processed Products |
4(0+4) |
|
Total |
16 ( 1+15) |
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Research Recommendation:
|
Sr. No. |
Name of Project |
PI/Co-PI |
Year |
Funding Agency |
|
|
Standardization of Moringa Pulping Technique using Brush type Pulper |
Co-PI |
2021 |
Anand Agricultural University |
|
|
Development of Production Technology for Vegetable based Juice from Carrot and Tomato |
PI |
2021 |
Anand Agricultural University |
|
|
Technology for Production of Indian Gooseberry (Aonla) Murabba |
PI |
2021 |
Anand Agricultural University |
|
|
Standardization of drying technology for guava leaves powder |
PI |
2023 |
Anand Agricultural University |
|
|
Standardization of drying technology for lime leaves powder |
PI |
2023 |
Anand Agricultural University |
|
|
Development of Production Technology for Bottle Gourd based Carbonated Beverage |
PI |
2023 |
Anand Agricultural University |
|
|
Production of Premium Quality Powder with Maximum Retention of Essential Oil using Cryogenic Grinding of Dill Seed |
Co-PI |
2023 |
Anand Agricultural University |
|
|
Development of reduced sugar Aonla beverage utilizing stevia |
PI |
2025 |
Anand Agricultural University |
|
|
Standardization of drying technology for bael leaves powder |
PI |
2025 |
Anand Agricultural University |
On-going research schemes/projects (Collaboration with FPTBE College, AAU, Anand):
|
Sr. No. |
Name of Project |
PI/Co-PI |
Funding Agency |
|
|
Standardization of Fluidized bed Drying Technology for Jamun leaves Powder |
PI |
Anand Agricultural University |
Major achievements of research:
|
Research Recommendations |
Nos. |
|
Farming/Entrepreneurs Community |
14 |
|
Scientific Community |
00 |
|
Total |
14 |
Publications:
|
Sr. No. |
Particulars |
No. of Publications |
Above 5 NAAS Rating |
Below 5 NAAS Rating |
|
|
1 |
Research Paper |
National |
15 |
15 |
00 |
|
International |
00 |
00 |
00 |
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|
2 |
Research Reports/Booklet/ Bulletin etc. |
00 |
-- |
-- |
|
|
3 |
Books |
00 |
-- |
-- |
|
|
4 |
Popular Articles |
00 |
-- |
-- |
|
Extension activities:
|
Sr.No. |
Title |
Place |
Duration |
Sponsoring Authority |
|
1. |
Bagayat ane ful pakoma processing ane mulyavardhan |
Doordarshan, Ahmedabad |
February 21-22, 2020 |
Directorate of Agriculture, Krushi Bhavan, Gandhinagar |
|
2. |
Soyabeanma processing ane mulyavardhan |
Doordarshan, Ahmedabad |
June 11-12, 2019 |
Directorate of Agriculture, Krushi Bhavan, Gandhinagar |
|
3. |
Bagayat ane ful pakoma processing ane mulyavardhan |
All India Radio Vadodara |
February 07, 2020 |
Directorate of Agriculture, Krushi Bhavan, Gandhinagar |
|
4. |
Soyabeanma processing ane mulyavardhan |
All India Radio Vadodara |
May 14, 2019 |
Directorate of Agriculture, Krushi Bhavan, Gandhinagar |
|
5. |
Telibiya pakoma processing ane mulyavardhan |
Doordarshan, Ahmedabad |
January 29, 2019 |
Directorate of Agriculture, Krushi Bhavan, Gandhinagar |
|
6. |
Ghauma Processing ane Bakery udyog |
Doordarshan, Ahmedabad |
August08-09, 2018 |
Directorate of Agriculture, Krushi Bhavan, Gandhinagar |
|
7. |
Telibiya pakoma processing ane mulyavardhan |
All India Radio Vadodara |
January 19, 2019 |
Directorate of Agriculture, Krushi Bhavan, Gandhinagar |
|
8. |
Fal Ane Shakbhajima Processing ane Mulyavardhan |
Doordarshan, Ahmedabad |
January 09-10, 2018 |
Directorate of Agriculture, Krushi Bhavan, Gandhinagar |
|
9. |
Fal Ane Shakbhajima thato bagad ane tena Upayo |
All India Radio Vadodara |
August10-11, 2016 |
Directorate of Agriculture, Krushi Bhavan, Gandhinagar |
Department infrastructure and museum:
|
Sr. No. |
Facilities available/Instrument name |
|
1 |
PHT Laboratory for Product Analysis |
|
2 |
PHT Laboratory for Product Preparation |
List of Equipment/Instrument/Machine in PHT Laboratories:
|
Sr.No. |
Name of Equipment/Instrument/Machine |
Nos. |
|
1. |
Counter Table Top Scale, 5 Kg |
01 |
|
2. |
Counter Table Top Scale, 1 Kg |
01 |
|
3. |
Analytical balance- High Precision, 600gm |
01 |
|
4. |
Magnetic Stirrer with Hot Plate |
01 |
|
5. |
Colony Counter Digital |
01 |
|
6. |
Water Bath |
01 |
|
7. |
Infrared Moisture Balance |
02 |
|
8. |
Food Processor |
02 |
|
9. |
Willey Mill |
01 |
|
10. |
Crown Corking Machine |
01 |
|
11. |
Hot Air Oven |
01 |
|
12. |
Tray Drying Oven |
01 |
|
13. |
Double Deck Baking Oven |
01 |
|
14. |
Vertical Autoclave |
01 |
|
15. |
Muffle Furnace |
01 |
|
16. |
Pulper Machine |
01 |
|
17. |
Cubic Machine |
01 |
|
18. |
Fruit and Vegetable Slicer Machine |
01 |
|
19. |
Hand Refrectometers(different ranges) |
11 |
|
20. |
Hand Sealer |
02 |
|
21. |
Coil Type Juicer Machine |
01 |
|
22. |
Apple-Pineapple and Carrot Juicer |
01 |
|
23. |
Refrigerator |
02 |
|
24. |
Deep frezzeer |
01 |
|
25. |
SS Cylindrical Storage Tank |
01 |
|
26. |
Juice Press Hand Screw |
01 |
|
27. |
Juice Press Hydraulic |
01 |
|
28. |
Electronic Digital Vernier Calipers |
02 |
|
29. |
Thermometer Digital |
02 |
|
30. |
Oven- LED Display and Timer |
02 |
|
31. |
Distillation Apparatus |
01 |
|
32. |
Tray Drying Oven with 24 Tray |
01 |
|
33. |
pH meter |
01 |
|
34. |
Fruit and Vegetable Shrink Wrapping Machine |
01 |
Future plans/thrust areas:
- Development of improved handling, storage, and preservation technologies to minimize losses.
- Value addition and product diversification to create new market opportunities.
- Extension of shelf-life with minimum use of chemical preservatives, focusing on natural alternatives.
- Advanced packaging and storage solutions such as MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) and cold chain management.
- Promotion of skill development and entrepreneurship among students, farmers, and rural youth.
- Research on functional foods and nutraceuticals derived from horticultural crops.
- Strengthening industry linkages and technology transfer for commercialization.
