Comparisons were made on water loss from controls and coated fruits during storage, represented by % weight loss relative to initial fresh fruit weight (Fig. 5). MO coating significantly reduced moisture loss from fruit throughout storage. After
18 days, MO-coated fruits lost only 3.2% moisture. MO-coated fruits were free from wilting and shrivelling, while all others
showed moderate to severe wilting and shrivelling. MO-coated fruits still looked fresh and remained firm enough for marketability.