total flavonoids and 35% higher total antioxidant capacity than control fruits. It also delayed increase in
total soluble solids content in litchi fruit during storage. There was no significant effect of treatments on
titratable acidity during storage but ascorbic acid content was maintained higher in treated fruits. Thus,
combination treatment of 1.0 mM salicylic acid and 2% chitosan can be used to reduce pericarp browning
and preserving quality of litchi fruit during postharvest storage.