The Quality of Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum L.) After Pre Storage CaCl2 and Edible Coating Treatment

Tomatoes are a high-value crop all over the world, including Ethiopia. Tomato ripening is highly dependent on ethylene action as climacteric fruit, making this fruit perishable in short period of time. Pre-storage treatments such CaCl 2 and edible coatings essential for preserving quality after harvest extending shelf life. The purpose study was to determine effect tomato postharvest experiment set up form Complete Randomized Design with three replications. results revealed that both had significant (p˂0.01) life quality. Fruits treated 6% coated aloe Vera gel beeswax significantly reduced physiological weight loss (PLW), percentage decay, TSS, pH juice, ascorbic acid during storage, increased fruits by 15 days when compared control. combination (6 percent AG BW coating) resulted highest marketability, firmness, levels storage period. According findings study, 6 or bees wax can be recommended Shanty terms Keywords: pre life, tomato, DOI: 10.7176/ALST/89-02 Publication date: August 31 st 2021