Among three different concentrations of marigold flower extracts (10%, 15%,
20% ), higher retention of fruit firmness, pectin content,
anthocyanin pigments, PG enzyme activity was recorded
by 20% marigold extract surface coating with shrink
wrap tray packing along with pre cooling. Future
research should be needed to encourage the use of such
botanicals for development of edible wax formulations
for other economically important fruits and to popularize
among farmers.