Ettien Adeline Koua

Optimizing Hexanal Application to Delay the Maturation of Papaya (Carica papaya cv. Solo 8) through Physicochemical Monotoring

Ettien Adeline Koua, Kouassi Martial-Didier Adingra, Koffi Siméon Brou & Kablan Tano · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2026

Background: Papaya is a climacteric fruit with high nutritional and economic value; however, its rapid ripening and short postharvest shelf life limit its marketability. Aims: This study aimed to determine the optimal timing for hexanal application in order to delay fruit maturat...