Michael Eskin creator CRC Press 20210530 1 g eng 328 p This comprehensive work discusses those factors which contribute to the overall quality of the major vegetables grown in North America for the fresh market as well as methods for storing and preserving these crops. The qualities which determine the suitability of a crop for processing is also discussed since the majority of vegetables, with the exception of lettuce and celery, are processed for the retail market. The selection of vegetables is based on their economic importance although several others are included for completion. 9781000443394 Taylor & Francis 01 250312 20250317111630.0 1000443396