Md. Zahir Mahmud

Effectiveness of Aloe Vera Gel Coating and Optimized Packaging Materials on Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life of Banana (Musa acuminata)

Tahmid Al Rifat, SK Fahim Tahmid Boni, Md. Sajjad Hossain, S M Sohanur Rahman, S. M. Johir Rayhan & Md. Zahir Mahmud · Asian Food Science Journal · 2024

To reduce post-harvest losses and extend shelf life, banana (Musa acuminata cv. 'Cavendish') were treated with Aloe Vera Gel (AVG) coating and stored under ambient conditions (30 ± 2°C, 70 ± 5% relative humidity) for 9 days. This study compared uncoated control with AVG-coated ba...