Another major problem of harvested coconut is decay. Deterioration of Makapuno fruit was evident as mold infestation onthe husk surface, which also penetrated the fruit ‘eye’ after they were transferred to 30◦C for 3 days (data not shown). The most prevalent fungal molds found on Makapuno husks were Aspergillus spp. and Penicillium spp. but Fusarium spp. and Curvulria spp.were also detected (data not shown). Treating fruits with 3–5%(w/v) sodium metabisulfite (Na2S2O5; SMS) or linear low-densitypolyethylene—file (LLDPE-film) wrap could not prevent surface mold or extend Makapuno coconut storage life when stored at 30or 5