E€ect of chitosan coating on storability and quality of
fresh fruits
Extension of the storage life and better control of
decay of peaches, Japanese pears and kiwifruits by
application of chitosan Rlm has been documented [75].
Similarly, cucumbers, and bell peppers [76], strawberries
[72], and tomatoes [67] could be stored for long periods
after coating with chitosan. These results may be
attributed to decreased respiration rates, inhibition of
fungal development and delaying of ripening due to the
reduction of ethylene and carbon dioxide evolution