Background Numerous studies have been conducted to investigate the capability of edible
coatings for preserving the quality and prolonging the shelf life of fresh/fresh-cut fruits …

Aloe vera, a succulent perennial and drought resisting plant, is well known for its therapeutic
potential. A number of beneficial effects of Aloe vera have been reported, including …

Background With advancing economic development, people are becoming more health-
conscious and as a consequence, the demand for functional foods and health products is …

Stone fruit, including peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots and cherries, are popular
worldwide as a result of their high nutritional value and desirable taste. However, stone fruit …

Postharvest decay caused by fungal pathogens is one of the most important factors causing
economic losses for the worldwide industry of fresh horticultural produce. Despite the …

Abstract Effects of salicylic acid (SA) and Aloe vera gel (AV) on microbial load, quality and
chilling injury of 'Thomson Navel'oranges (Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck) stored at 4±1° C and …

In this study, the impact of chitosan in combination with aloe vera gel was investigated on
the storage life of mango fruits. Mango samples were coated with 1% chitosan (CTS) and …

It is known that in developing countries, a large quantity of fruit and vegetable losses results
at postharvest and processing stages due to poor or scarce storage technology and …

Fruits and vegetables comprise an essential part of human diet as they are the major source
of dietary nutrients of great importance. Consumption of fruits has been found to counteract …

The antifungal activity of chitosan combined with clove oil against Penicillium digitatum, the
causal agent of citrus green mold, was tested in vitro and in vivo. Chitosan combined with …