1. Introduction
  1.1 Background
  1.2 Importance of post-harvest management
2. Post-harvest losses and their impact
  2.1 Causes of post-harvest losses
  2.2 Economic and social implications
3. Harvesting and handling practices
  3.1 Proper harvesting techniques
  3.2 Handling and transportation considerations
4. Post-harvest physiological changes
  4.1 Ripening and senescence processes
  4.2 Factors influencing post-harvest quality
5. Post-harvest management techniques
  5.1 Cleaning and grading
  5.2 Cooling and temperature management
  5.3 Packaging and labeling
  5.4 Ethylene control and modified atmosphere storage