RT Journal Article
T1 Enhancing the storage life of guava fruits using layer-by-layer coating of almond gum and Albizia leaf extract
A1 Ejaz, Shaghef
A1 Ramzan, Amna
A1 Gündoğdu, Müttalip
T2 Journal of Horticultural Science & Technology
AB Guava fruits have a short postharvest life owing to their climacteric nature and high perishability. Therefore, this research was carried out to evaluate the impact of almond gum (10%) alone or combined with Albizia lebbeck leaf extract (10%) on the storage life of harvested guava fruits. The treatments included control (no coating), almond gum, Albizia leaf extract and almond gum combined with Albizia leaf extract, and three replications. Fresh guava fruits from the orchard were used for the experiment. The treated fruits were stored at 18±2°C and 85% RH. Results revealed that adding Albizia leaf extract to an almond gum-based edible coating significantly enhanced the storage life of guava (>5 days) by maintaining its postharvest quality during storage. Non-coated fruits had 200% more weight loss, and 25% less firmness as compared to the fruits coated with the combination of almond gum and Albizia lebbeck leaf extract. These findings highlight the potential of natural coatings as an eco-friendly solution for the postharvest storage of guava fruits.
FD 31 March 2024
YR 2024
DO https://doi.org/10.46653/jhst24071032
VO 7
IS 1
SP 32
OP 37
JO J. Hortic. Sci. Technol.
LA English
SN 2664-9489
UL https://www.pshsciences.org/publications/jhst/issues/7-1/2024-032/