Research Article

An Investigation into Major Causes for Postharvest Losses of Horticultural Crops and Their Handling Practice in Debre Markos, North-Western Ethiopia

Table 6

Fruits and vegetables postharvest losses extent.

Commodity typeLoss at storage/selling (kg/100 g)Loss at transportation (kg/100 g)
FrequencyPercentageFrequencyPercentage

Avocado52.5298.45
Sweet orange42.0221.88
Lime5527.712826.29
Banana105.0454.69
Papaya52.5287.51
Citron3.51.761.51.41
Guava84.0365.63
Mango84.03109.39
Onion84.0343.76
Kale105.0400.00
Cabbage157.5632.82
Pepper157.56109.39
Swiss chard105.0400.00
Tomato189.07109.39
Carrot147.0554.69
Potato105.0454.69
2177.540373.7582

Source: own survey (2019). Significant difference at .