Studies on postharvest loss assessment of Tomato fruits using Aloe Vera gel as mitigating agent
Akudo Francilia Onyegbula,
Titilope Abosede Fashanu,
Olaolu Babatunde
et al.
Abstract:This work evaluates effect of aloe gel coatings on post-harvest quality management of red ripe tomato fruits. Red ripe tomato fruits were purchased from Mandate market, Ilorin, Kwara State. It was sorted and washed with potable water. The sample was divided into four (4) lots for dip treatment in already prepared different aloe vera solutions and labelled: A0 (control), A1 (1.5% aloe vera), A2 (50% aloe vera) and A3 (100% aloe Vera). The pre-treated lots were stored on a laboratory shelf at ambient for 15 days… Show more
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