*2.7. Transpiration*/*Weight Loss*

Weight loss was measured by periodically weighing fruit samples using a digital balance (Denver instrument, APX-323, NY, USA). The difference between the initial weight on day 0, and the final weight measured every three days was considered as the weight loss and expressed as a percentage of the initial weight. The test was done in triplicate every three days during storage using 200 g of uncoated fruit samples and 200 g of coated fruit samples stored in multiple plastic containers (six to seven fruit samples per container) [22].
