Among the chitosan coatings tested on ‘Nam Dok Mai’ mango
fruit, HM-CTS (360 kDa) effectively delayed ripening and maintained
postharvest quality of mango. HM-CTS film coating thoroughly
sealed and completely covered stomata on mango peel thus
creating a modified internal atmosphere, leading to a reduced rate
of ethylene production, increased antioxidant contents, and
decreased instances of disease. These findings suggest that the HMCTS
can be applied for commercial purposes during the storage,
transportation, and marketing period.