Carnauba wax-based sustainable coatings for prolonging postharvest shelf-life of citrus fruits
L. Susmita Devi, Avik Mukherjee, Debjani Dutta, Santosh Kumar
Abstract
Citrus fruits are extremely popular for their rich nutritional attributes and health benefits, but they are perishable in nature, and growers and suppliers often face financial losses due to rapid postharvest decay in the fruits.
Topics & Concepts
Carnauba waxPostharvestShelf lifeWaxHorticultureBusinessFood scienceBiologyBiochemistryPostharvest Quality and Shelf Life ManagementPlant Surface Properties and TreatmentsPlant Physiology and Cultivation Studies