*2.6. Weight and Size Loss Assessment*

Twelve fruit were randomly selected, numbered, and monitored. The same individual fruit were monitored for weight, length, diameter, and circumference after 28, 42, 56, and 84 d of storage. Fruit weight was monitored using a digital scientific scale (Mettler Toledo, model ML3002E, Switzerland, 0.0001 g accuracy). Fruit circumference (C) was measured twice per sample fruit in the horizontal plane, using a fruit size (circumference) measurer strap band (GÜSS-FTA, Strand, South Africa). Fruit length (L) and diameter (D) were measured at two opposite longitudinal (excluding the fruit calyx) and equatorial fruit perimeters, respectively, using a digital Vernier calliper (Mitutoyo, Kawasaki, Japan, ±0.01 mm).
