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Various techniques have been used for enhancing the storage life of short duration crops to reduce the damage caused by physical, microbial and other factors. However, in present scenario, consumer interest in health, nutrition, and food safety combined with environmental concerns has renewed efforts in edible coating research in most of the developing countries. Therefore, this article presents some significant roles of edible coating on post-harvest shelf life of fresh produce (fruits and vegetables).

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edible coating to enhance shelf life.pdf