Reusable plastic crates vs. wooden crates: Comparing microbial contamination and costs during long-distance transportation of tomatoes in Ethiopia
Postharvest losses and food safety challenges in fresh produce supply chains remain a critical issue in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In Ethiopia, tomatoes are frequently transported over long distances in wooden crates, a practice that contributes to both mechanical damage, food wastage...
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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Elsevier
2026
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| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176886 |
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