Antifungal Treatment And Aloe Vera Based Edible Coating For Apples

A popular and commercially important fruit in temperate climates, apples (Malus domestica Borkh) are prized for their comparatively lengthy shelf life when handled carefully after harvest. Several edible coatings, such as those based on aloe Vera extract, have been investigated to improve the quality and shelf life of this highly perishable fruit. In order to eradicate fungi from the apple's surface, these coatings are usually placed following hot water treatments. The impact of a coating made of aloe Vera based on the shelf life of apples kept at room temperature was assessed through an experiment. A modified Aloe Vera-based edible coatings was applied to each group of fruits, and they were all grown using healthy, consistent, mature apples and food-grade additives that were bought from a commercial market. After that, the apples were kept for 0, 8, 16, 24, and 32 days at room temperature. A two-factor CRD with three replications and a 5% LSD were used for statistical analysis of the data.