The Improvement of Tomato Shelf Life using Chitosan and Starfruit Leaf Extract as Edible Coatings

Due to the high degree of perishability and vulnerability to spoilage, tomatoes have limited marketability, which leads to extensive postharvest losses. The edible coatings are generally used to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables; therefore, this study investigated the use of chitosan an...

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Main Authors: Utama Nafi Ananda, Ernawati Ririn, Pramesi Putrika Citta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2022-06-01
Series:Journal of Horticultural Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/johr-2022-0004