Total soluble solids (Brix°) (a), titratable acidity (%) (b), maturity index (c), and pH (d) in pepper fruits coated with GT (0.00, 0.25, 0.50, 1.00, and 2.00%). The fruits were stored at 7°C, 95% RH, for 28 days. LSD0.05 indicates the least significant difference (p < .05). Vertical bars represent the standard deviation (SD) (N = 3).

Total soluble solids (Brix°) (a), titratable acidity (%) (b), maturity index (c), and pH (d) in pepper fruits coated with GT (0.00, 0.25, 0.50, 1.00, and 2.00%). The fruits were stored at 7°C, 95% RH, for 28 days. LSD0.05 indicates the least significant difference (p < .05). Vertical bars represent the standard deviation (SD) (N = 3).

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