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Abstract

The research study entitled “Post-harvest life of persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.) as affected by coating materials and storage intervals” was conducted at post-harvest laboratory, Department of Horticulture, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, during the year 2015. The research work was conducted in Complete Randomized Design (CRD) with three replications and two factors i.e. storage intervals (0, 15, 30, and 45 days) and coating materials (Soya bean and Corn oil). The fruits of persimmon coated with soya bean oil increase TSS (11.530Brix), taste (5.17) and moisture content (31.58%), while fruit store for zero days fruit decay (10%), weight loss (0%), less firmness (1.43 kg/cm2) and more moisture content (35.16%), however on 30 days storage more TSS (15.130Brix) and taste (6) was observed. The fruit store for 30 days and soya bean coating perform better on all the parameter, so recommended for post-harvest life extension of persimmon fruits.
Keywords: Persimmon; Post-harvest; Storage; Coating; Soya bean oil; Corn oil
http://dx.doi.org/10.19045/bspab.2016.50122