POST-HARVEST LOSSES

The post harvest losses result in reduction of the quantity as well as quality of potatoes. Quantitative losses are apparent and attempts are made to reduce these losses whereas qualitative losses are not apparent and their importance is underestimated. Since qualitative losses can greatly reduce the value of potatoes, adequate attention should be paid to it. Post-harvest losses result from physiological as well as pathological reasons.

• Physiological losses

• Pathogenic losses