Physiological Changes in Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) by Postharvest Application with Hexanal Containing Aqueous Formulations

Aim: Okra is a vegetable that holds significant share in both domestic and export markets, but it prone to desiccation fungal spoilage, leading short shelf life. A laboratory study was undertaken determine the effects of hexanal containing aqueous formulation improve life okra with objective maintain best quality pods for end consumer acceptance.
 Study Design: Factorial Completely Randomized Design followed three replications.
 Place Duration Study: The conducted conditions, Department Vegetable Science, Horticultural College Research Institute, Coimbatore during 2021-2022
 Methodology: In this study, TNAU released nanoformulation– FRUITY FRESH – ENHANCED FRESHNESS FORMULATION consisting 2% Hexanal, 10% Formulation ingredients, 88% Deionized filler. used at varying concentrations imposing treatments on freshly harvested, uniform sized undamaged tender bhendi hybrid COBh H4 (TNAU hybrid) using spray dip methods under ambient cold storage conditions physiological parameters were assessed.
 Results: As per investigation, Enhanced Freshness method slower loss weight, preserves L*, a*, b* value, extend preserved acceptance 9 days as compared control.
 Conclusion: gave knowledge their effectiveness use post-harvest technology tool okra.