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The Effect Of Post-harvest Handling On The Quality And Marketability Of Locally Harvested Tomato
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1.6 1.6 SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
The
scope of the study covers the effect of post-harvest handling technique
on the quality and marketability of locally harvested tomato in Akwa
Ibom state. In the course of the study, there are some factors which
limited the scope of the study;
a) AVAILABILITY OF RESEARCH
MATERIAL: The research material available to the researcher is
insufficient, thereby limiting the study.
b) TIME: The time frame
allocated to the study does not enhance wider coverage as the
researcher has to combine other academic activities and
examinations with the study.
c) FINANCE: The finance available
for the research work does not allow for wider coverage as resources
are very limited as the researcher has other academic bills to
cover.
1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS
Tomato
The tomato is the edible
fruit of Solanumlycopersicum commonly known as a tomato plant, which
belongs to the nightshade family, Solanaceae. The species originated in
Central and South America. The Nahauti (Aztec language) word tomatl gave
rise to the Spanish word "tomate", from which the English word tomato
originates.Numerous varieties of tomato are widely grown in temperate
climates across the world, with greenhouses allowing its production
throughout the year and in cooler areas. The plants typically grow to
1–3 meters (3–10 ft) in height and have a weak stem that often sprawls
over the ground and vines over other plants. It is a perennial in its
native habitat and grown as an annual in temperate climates. An average
common tomato weighs approximately 100 grams (4 oz). It's use as a food
originated in Mexico and spread throughout the world following the
Spanish colonization of the Americas. Tomato is consumed in diverse
ways, including raw, as an ingredient in many dishes, sauces, salads and
drinks. While tomatoes are botanically berry-type fruits, they are
considered culinary vegetables being ingredients of savory meals
Harvesting
Harvesting
is the process of gathering a ripecrop from the fields. Reaping is the
cutting of grain or pulse for harvest, typically using a scythe, sickle
or reaper. On smaller farms with minimal mechanization, harvesting is
the most labor-intensive activity of the growing season.
Post-harvest
In
agriculture, postharvest handling is the stage of crop production
immediately following harvest, including cooling, cleaning, sorting and
packing. The instant a crop is removed from the ground, or separated
from its parent plant, it begins to deteriorate.
1.8 ORGANIZATION OF THE STUDY
This research work is organized in five chapters, for easy
understanding, as follows. Chapter one is concern with the introduction,
which consist of the (background of the study), statement of the
problem, objectives of the study, research questions, research
hypotheses, significance of the study, scope of the study etc. Chapter
two being the review of the related literature presents the theoretical
framework, conceptual framework and other areas concerning the subject
matter. Chapter three is a research methodology covers deals on the
research design and methods adopted in the study. Chapter four
concentrate on the data collection and analysis and presentation of
finding. Chapter five gives summary, conclusion, and recommendations
made of the study.
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