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Aloe vera and chitosan coating, an eco-friendly and sustainable approach to reduce postharvest loss of figs (Ficus carica)

Article number

1404_99

Pages

725 – 732

Language

English

Abstract

Fresh figs are highly nutritious and cherished worldwide due to their attractive appearance, nutrient abundance, and delicious flavor.
They are mostly commercialized in dry form because fresh fruits are extremely perishable and require careful postharvest handling.
Physical damage or bruises can reduce their quality by making them more susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections.
Due to this, huge postharvest losses occur that hinder the progress of various FAO sustainability goals related to food safety and security.
To overcome this problem, new innovative strategies are required.
The current study employed eco-friendly postharvest treatments containing Aloe vera and chitosan in different combinations on fresh fig fruits harvested from the greenhouse to investigate various physical and physiological parameters during cold storage (4±1°C, 85-90% RH) for 21 days.
Overall, the treatments have enhanced the shelf life and quality of the fruits among them 1% chitosan + 50% Aloe vera (75:25, v/v) significantly reduced the bacterial and fungal population and preserved the total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, and antioxidant capacity of fig fruits as compared to the control until 21 days of cold storage.
Therefore, this study indicated that potential treatments can be utilized as a promising approach at a large scale for improving fig fruits’ quality and shelf life by reducing the growth of unwanted microorganisms that are a major concern of food safety.
Also, the application of Aloe vera and chitosan is a sustainable strategy to prevent postharvest loss and this approach can be extended to other fruits.

Publication

IV Asian Horticultural Congress – AHC2023

Authors

N. Kaur, C. Somasundram, Z. Razali, Z.F.R. Ahmed

Keywords

figs, Aloe vera, chitosan, eco-friendly, shelf-life

Full text

https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1404.99

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F. Satake | K. Okada | Y. Yoshida | W. Sakata | S. Motoki

184. Mounding increases the rate of thick spears of asparagus

K. Suzuki | Y. Ayabe | A. Kato | S. Motoki

185. Investigation of nutrient solution management in hydroponics using organic fertilizer

T. Endoh | M. Takagaki | P. Suwitchyanon | C. Chaturong

186. Effect of different cultivation methods and environments on the growth and yield of Shimonita-Negi

M. Okabe | K. Obokata | T. Hirose | Y. Hashida

187. Predicting corn salad (Valerianella spp.) weight in a plant factory with artificial lighting (PFAL) using K-Nearest Neighbors algorithm (KNN)

S. Dhammayorddee | C. Chanseetis | A. Kato | M. Takagaki | N. Lookin

188. The effect of water and fertilizer types on growth and yield of supan-supan (Neptunia oleracea) cultivated on flooded Ultisol media

H. Susanti | J. Purnomo | O.A. Kumadawara

189. Effect of low sunlight and high temperature during flower bud differentiation on the cut flower quality of carnation ‘Cherry Tessino’

S. Kamachi | R. Sakai | S. Nagashima | S. Mori

190. Deficit irrigation and fertilizer rates affecting growth, flower quality and physiological changes in tuberous begonia grown in plant factory

C. Inkham | K. Panjama | S. Ruamrungsri

191. Growth and flowering characteristics of Calendula under different light spectra in a controlled environment

M. Munyanont | N. Lu | T. Joilek | D.F. Rachma | M. Takagaki

192. Selection of optimal marigold (Tagetes patula) cultivar as an edible flower in a plant factory

N.Y. Kwak | B.H. Sung | K.P.S. Kumaratenna | Y.Y. Cho

193. Promoting flower yields, photosynthetic pigments and some secondary metabolite in Marguerite daisy (Chrysanthemum frutescens L.) cut flower under the smart farming system by pinching technique

Y. Luekhampa | C. Seelatlao | W. Chareontham | J. Sanitchon | P. Hongpakdee

194. Nutrient deficiencies affect growth and development of vinca

S. Ruamrungsri | C. Inkham | K. Panjama

195. Relationship between Asian ginseng decline and soil chemical property

Md.A.A. Mahmud | Y. Matsubara | T. Ikezawa

196. Influence of different flower vases on the impression of cut flowers

Y. Mitarai

197. Effects of different LED light spectrum on growth and cannabinoid contents of Cannabis sativa L. hybrid ‘KKU’ cultivars under an indoor pot cultivation

P. Nounbunma | P. Hongpakdee | J. Paluka | C. Lapjit

198. Effects of cultivation environmental factors on the growth of the edible cactus (Nopalea cochenillifera) grown under hydroponic conditions

S. Tsuchimoto | K. Okada | K. Kondo | T. Horibe

199. Calcium and magnesium biofortification of the edible cactus Nopalea cochenillifera grown under hydroponic conditions

E. Nishimura | K. Hayashi | T. Horibe

200. Effect of selling area, period, and type on the price of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) in Japan

L. Sato | N. Miyamoto | S. Motoki

201. Comparative analysis of asparagus marketing practices in Europe, North America, and Asia during summer and autumn

S. Yamashita | S. Motoki

202. Edible alleys in the discourse of urban horticulture: a case study on densely built urban renewal districts in Chiayi, Taiwan

T.I. Lee

203. Application of calcium chloride on yield and quality of Capsicum annuum L.

N. Montri | S. Sengseng | R. Deewatthanawong | K. Bunya-atichart

204. Development of a growth state estimation system using a moving camera in strawberry cultivation

S. Matsuo | H. Umeda

205. The impact of adding nanoparticles to the media to speed up the in vitro multiplication stage of banana explants

P. Nugrahani | I.R. Moeljani