Effects of a Sodium Alginate Coating Enriched with Isodon serra and Plinia cauliflora Leaf Extracts on Postharvest Quality and Anthracnose Control in Banana
Banana is a typical climacteric fruit that rapidly undergoes ripening, peel browning, softening, moisture loss, and fungal decay during postharvest storage, leading to severe quality deterioration and a shortened shelf life. In this study, a sodium alginate (SA)-based edible coating enriched with Isodon serra extract (...