Vol. 12, Special Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
Nikesh Chandra, Satish Chand, Omveer Singh, Bhawana Mamgain, KM Kusum, Kuldeep, Shubham Singh, Rakhi Gautam, Gopalmani and Ganesh Chandra Arya

Abstract:
The global demand for fresh and high-quality fruits is on the rise, presenting a challenge for growers and suppliers to minimize post-harvest losses and extend the shelf life of fruits. The perishable nature of litchi makes marketing and transportation extremely difficult. This study aimed to preserve the post-harvest quality of litchi cv. Rose Scented by using a gamma irradiation approach with edible coatings. The physical and biochemical parameters were analyzed, and it was found that after 20 days of the storage period, 1.0 kGy treatment was most effective in reducing loss in weight and maintaining the fruit diameter, and was also beneficial for biochemical parameters like reducing sugar and taste of the fruits.