Abstract Chitosan edible coating (Ch; 2%, mass concentration) enriched with 2% of 0.1 mg/L Bidens pilosa (Ch+B), Lippia javanica (Ch+L), Syzygium cordatum (Ch+S), or Ximenia caffra (Ch+X) was applied as a composite in alleviating shrivel and maintaining the quality purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulis var. Ester). Treated dipped for 3 min solution, control distilled water. The were stored at...