Profile Image Vijay Yadav Tokala I did my Ph.D. (Environment & Agriculture) from Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, with a Horticulture Postharvest Physiology specialization. I studied the effect of 1-methylcyclopropene and two new ethylene antagonist compounds in fruit crops, under different storage conditions (Cold, CA, Ozone, PCO). Working as a Senior Associate for Ernst & Young LLP, India, in the Government Advisory Practice section with roles of technical advisor and extension specialist in agriculture, livelihoods, capacity building, value chain development, supply chain strengthening, and policy making. Voluntarily serving as President/ Board of Director for 'The Postharvest Education Foundation', a non-profit organization committed to reducing global postharvest losses. I worked as an Assistant Professor at Amity University, Noida; as 'Horticulture Officer' at the Government of Andhra Pradesh (India) with duties as a field consultant and extension worker in both rural and urban areas, with the main job objective to enhance quality horticulture production. I regularly participate in online technical discussions related to postharvest management of horticultural crops, sustainable agriculture, food loss, and waste reduction, among other topics, through social networking sites and blogs.