Potential of Postharvest Coatings to Maintain Freshness of Red-Fleshed Pitaya (<i>Hylocereus costaricensis</i>)
Pitaya is a non-climacteric fruit that has white or red flesh with numerous small, black seeds. It has a high moisture content; however, water loss during handling and storage negatively affects the fresh weight, firmness and appearance of the fruit, decreasing market value. Application of compatibl...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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| Series: | Agriculture |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/9/892 |