. Conclusions
Modified atmospheric packaging of green chillies resulted in extension of shelf-life at low temperature (8 Æ 1 8C). All the films used in the study showed beneficial effect on postharvest life of chillies. The chillies packed in anti-fog (RD45) films maintained pigment stability, retention of phenolics, capsai- cin, antioxidants and ascorbic acid for a longer duration. Firmness was also retained to a better extent with moderate physiological loss in weight during storage at low temperature (8 Æ 1 8C) and a shelf-life of 28 days was achieved. Further, work may be carried out in developing specific packaging films for green chillies and their effectiveness on storage stability and retention of useful bioactive compounds may be explored.