Integrated Preharvest Applications and Natural Coatings Improve Postharvest Quality and Storability of Opuntia ficus-indica L. Mill Fruits
Prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica L. Mill.) is a highly perishable fruit whose rapid postharvest deterioration severely limits its storage life and commercial distribution. This study investigated the effectiveness of integrating preharvest foliar applications with natural postharvest edible coatings to improve fruit...