The effect of Beeswax (BW) coating and Neem leaf extract (NLE) dipping on the shelf life of
tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) was investigated over a storage period of 36 days …

Three varieties of tomato fruits (UTC, Shase and Hoozua) obtained from Wurukum market in
Makurdi were treated with Neem leaf powder to extend their shelf life and maintain quality of …

Nigeria is the second largest producer of tomatoes in Africa and 13th largest in the world. It
is estimated that total postharvest loss of tomatoes is over 60% which prompted search for …

Diverse agroclimatic conditions afford ample opportunities to grow a large number of
agricultural crops. The present day agricultural shifts its focus towards quality, quantity and …

Purpose: Tomato postharvest losses are as high as 60% in Nigeria despite being 13th
producer. This could be reduced when tomatoes were carefully treated and packaged. This …

Ripe and wholesome tomato fruits of Padma 108 F1 and Platinum 701 F1 were stored in
powders and ashes of Tridax procum Page 1 African Journal of Agriculture and Food …

Tomatoes are very important vegetable crops in the world but with a perishable nature. Due
to its highly perishable nature, various methods have been investigated to increase its shelf …

The research contained in this dissertation was completed by the candidate while based in
the Discipline of Bioresources Engineering, School of Engineering, College of Agriculture …

I, Mamashege Gladys Lebotsa, declare that:(i) The research reported in this thesis, except
where otherwise indicated, is my original work.(ii) This thesis has not been submitted for any …

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is one of the most important vegetable crops in the world.
Effect of Neem leaf coating on the shelf life and quality retention of tomato fruits during …