期刊名称：Lecture Notes in Engineering and Computer Science
印刷版ISSN：2078-0958
电子版ISSN：2078-0966
出版年度：2018
卷号：2237&2238
页码：244-248
出版社：Newswood and International Association of Engineers
摘要：This study sheds light on the role affordable solar
energy can play in the reduction of post-harvest loss in selected
crops in Africa especially roots and tubers. The growing
population places great strain on food supply chain, energy
sources, and the environment. Roots and tubers are among the
most consumed staple food in the continent of Africa.
However, post-harvest losses threaten the crop and their
products. The causes, processing and strategy for reducing
post-harvest loss of roots and tubers are discussed. The state of
solar energy and its possible contribution to the reduction of
post-harvest loss of roots and tubers is also examined. The
study concludes by proffering suggestions regarding the
inclusion of solar energy as a way to reduce post-harvest losses
in Africa.
关键词：Solar energy; post;harvest; roots and tubers;
developing countries; Africa
