The present study evaluated impact of pre-harvest foliar spraying with chitosan (2.0% and 3.0%) and post-harvest Aloe vera gel (AVG) coating (25% and 33%) to determine the quality of table grape during storage. The results showed that both treatments significantly influenced the storage lifetime of this fruit. In addition, the chitosan and AVG combinations minimized the incidence of decay and reduced the weight loss more than that of chitosan, AVG and control samples. 25 days once the foliar application of chitosan 3.0% with AVG 33% coating extending the storage life of fruit up to 15 days by significantly reducing decay index, malondialdehyde, weight loss and polyphenol oxidase also, maintaining the overall quality index, firmness, antioxidant capacity, peroxidase, total phenols, anthocyanin, SSC and vitamin C. Based on the findings, these natural compound treatments could be considered as suitable alternatives to extend the marketable period of table grapes and minimize post-harvest losses.
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