Postharvest Physiologist Penelope Perkins-Veazie Presents “Phytochemicals, Postharvest, and Human Health: The Next Chapter “

August 9, 2021 USDA ARS

“Up to half of the fruits and vegetables produced never get consumed, which has negative impacts on natural resources, economic returns and human health. We’ve come to realize that preserving produce quality has become increasingly critical to making fruits and vegetables a larger part of our diet, which helps sustain health and ultimately improves the quality of life,” Perkins-Veazie said.