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Rita Fredericks

Publications (6)

Post-Harvest Losses in Horticultural Crops: Causes and Management

Ningthoujam Samarendra Singh, Amrita Kumari, Vishal Tripathi, Ajay Bhardwaj, R.B. Verma, Rita Fredericks, Khan Chand & Subhash Verma · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026

Post-harvest losses in horticultural crops represent a major constraint to global food and nutritional security, farmer income, and sustainable agricultural development. Fruits and vegetables are highly perishable due to their high moisture content, delicate tissues, and continue...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i21967

Evaluating Extension Training on Agronomic Technologies for Soil Health and Scaling Impact

N Krishna Priya, Dileep Kumar Gupta, Vishal Gulab Vairagar, Monalisa Mathan, Anil Kumar, Rita Fredericks, Mohit Kashyap & Seri Subba Santosh · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2025

Soil health is a fundamental pillar of sustainable agriculture, environmental resilience, and global food security. In recent decades, agronomic-engineered technologies such as conservation agriculture, precision nutrient management, organic amendments, biochar, microbial inocula...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2025/v11i4580

Evaluation of Integrated Nutrient Management Practices for Improving Yield and Yield Attributes of Rice

A Raj Kumar, Anil Kumar, Ningombam Bijaya Devi, Mohit Kashyap, Deepak Laxman Katgar, Chanchal Garg, Rita Fredericks & Khan Chand · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2026

Rice is a staple food crop for a large global population, providing energy and essential nutrients, but its productivity remains low in many regions. With the population expected to rise, sustainable nutrient management strategies like Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) are cru...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i1652

Integration of Renewable Energy in Food Processing and Farm Mechanization: A Review

Chiragbhai Sureshbhai Prajapati, Dibakar Das, Amrita Tigga, Khan Chand, Anil Kumar, Gurwinder Singh, Rita Fredericks & Sweta Jha · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

Energy is a critical input in modern agriculture and food processing systems, influencing productivity, profitability and sustainability. The growing demand for energy in the agri-food sector, coupled with the challenges of fossil fuel depletion and environmental degradation, nec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121910

A Review on Advances in High‑Density Planting Systems for Fruit Crops

Ashutosh Kumar, Vishal Gulab Vairagar, Chanchal Garg, Subhash Verma, Harsha, Rajesh Jalwania, Ningthoujam Samarendra Singh & Rita Fredericks · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

High-density planting (HDP) and super-high-density (SHD) systems are revolutionizing contemporary fruit production by achieving high land-use efficiency, promoting early and increased yields, and enhancing orchard profitability. Embraced in apple, mango, guava, banana, citrus, an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i103563

Sustainable Post-Harvest and Value Addition Practices in Agriculture: A Review

Anil Kumar, Chiragbhai Sureshbhai Prajapati, Khan Chand, Poonam Abrol, Gurwinder Singh, Sneh Gangwar, Sudha Darbha & Rita Fredericks · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2025

Post-harvest losses remain a principal problem in agriculture, resulting in serious economic and food security issues. Sustainable post-harvest handling and value addition measures can provide efficient means of reducing losses, improving product shelf life, and increasing farmer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i63480