Conclusion
The Crab chitosan irradiated (200 kGy) had extended the shelf life of mango fruits,
showed best behavior through out storage period with minimum loss of weight, shrivel,
increased ascorbic acid content and able to conserve better sensory characteristics.
Irradiated chitosan coating also protected the mango fruits from disease attack. This study
recommends chitosan as the best edible coating material that is very effective in
improving the overall quality of mango fruits.