Postžetvena patologija je deo fitopatologije (nauke o bolesnim biljkama) koji se bavi proučavanjem i zaštitom poljoprivrednih proizvoda od bolesti u toku, za vreme i posle žetve ili berbe.
Postharvest Diseases of Fruits and Vegetables: Development and Control, Barkai-Golan, R., 2001
Termin:
postharvest pathology
Definicija:
Postharvest pathology is the study of microorganisms causing losses of fruits and vegetables in storage, develop strategies to reduce these losses, and improve food quality and safety.