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Citrus fruits, including orange (Citrus sinensis), lemon (Citrus limon), grapefruit (Citrus paradisi), and lime (Citrus aurantifolia), and mandarin (Citrus reticulata), are among the most widely cultivated and economically important fruit crops worldwide. Belonging to the Rutaceae family, these fruits primarily grow in tropical and subtropical regions (Topi, 2020). Citrus fruits are valued for their juice,…
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Introduction Post-harvest losses of fruits are very high, as fruits are highly perishable due to their soft epicarp/exocarp, making them highly susceptible to mechanical damage and post-harvest microbial spoilage, resulting in significant losses. Normally, the shelf life of most fruits is about a week; for some, such as berries, it can be even shorter, just…
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