Quality Of Eggplant Research Articles

Influence of Irrigation Periods, Soil Additions and Antitranspirant Spraying Folaire on Productivity and Fruit Quality of Eggplant

Influence of Irrigation Periods, Soil Additions and Antitranspirant Spraying Folaire on Productivity and Fruit Quality of Eggplant

Unveiling the effects of ZnO nanoparticle incorporated chitosan coating on postharvest quality of eggplant (Solanum melongena L.)

Due to rapid moisture loss, eggplant (Solanum melongena L.), a significant economic product, has a short postharvest shelf life. This study examined at 4 °C for 20 days at the effects of chitosan (CH) 1% and CH with micro ZnO (0.25 g/L) on eggplant quality. After 0, 5, 10, 15, and 20 days, coating effects on parameters (weight loss, pH, respiration rate, total acidity, soluble solids, firmness, total anthocyanin, antioxidant, phenolic, antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase, peroxidase and malondialdehyde activity), as well as microbiological count (total bacteria and yeast), were examined. When compared to the control, the coatings significantly affected the quality parameters, eggplant fruit coatings with CH (1 %) + nano ZnO (0.25 g/L) had the significantly least respiratory rate, weight loss, firmness, TAC, TPC, TAA and enzyme activity (P < 0.05). The microbial load during fruit preservation was suppressed by nano ZnO treatments (total bacterial and fungal count in control and eggplant treated with nano ZnO were 4.46, 4.33 and 3.96, 3.17 log CFU g−1 respectively). Treatments had little effect on fruit's flavour or aroma, but ZnO-treated fruit had improved texture, colour, and acceptance overall compared to control fruit. Finally, nano ZnO may offer a chance to preserve quality and limit deterioration during extended storage.

Association of meteorological variables with leaf spot and fruit rot disease incidence in eggplant and YOLOv8-based disease classification

Eggplant is one of the major vegetables consumed worldwide. Several fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases challenge the yield and quality of eggplant. The incidence of plant diseases is strongly influenced by weather factors such as temperature, humidity, rainfall, and wind speed. Mattu Gulla (MG) is a GI-tagged traditional variety of eggplant grown in Mattu village of the Udupi district in Karnataka state, India, with a cultural legacy of more than four centuries. In this study, we investigated the relationships between weather parameters and disease incidence in Mattu Gulla. Leaf spot (LS) and fruit rot (FR) are the major diseases affecting this plant variety. The influence of plant age and weather parameters on the modulation of the disease incidence (%) [DI (%)] of leaf spot and fruit rot was recorded and analyzed via correlation and regression. Prediction equations for disease incidence was derived via regression. A significant negative correlation was observed between the leaf spot DI (%) and minimum temperature (Min. temp), and a positive correlation was observed between the DI (%) and fruit rot. In the case of FR, the DI (%) is also significantly positively correlated with wind speed (WS), temperature, maximum relative humidity (RH I), rainfall (RF), and wind speed (WS). An RH I of 86–87 % was favorable for the incidence of fruit rot in the field. Regression analysis revealed a significant association between Min. temp and leaf spot DI (%), and in the case of fruit rot DI (%), the association was with Min. temp and WS. An android application, “Leaf Guard,” has been developed for AI-based disease detection in eggplant. During testing, the accuracy of the trained model reached 98.2 %.

Growth, yield and quality response of Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) to blended NPSB fertilizer rates and intra-row spacing in Boloso Bombe district, Wolaita zone, South Ethiopia

Eggplant is the most important fruit vegetable crop in many countries, including Ethiopia. In spite of this, its production is hindered by low nutrient availability in soil and suboptimal intra-row spacing. In order to address these issues, a field investigation took place in the Wolaita zone during 2022/23 growing season to evaluate the effects of various concentrations of blended NPSB fertilizer and intra-row spacing on the growth, yield, and quality of eggplants. Five various blended NPSB fertilizer rates (0, 50, 100, 150, and 200 kg ha−1) and three intra-row spacing distances (30, 40, and 50 cm) were used in the investigation, which was designed as a randomized complete block with three replicates. Based on an analysis of variance, it was discovered that the main effects of NPSB fertilizer rates and intra-row spacing significantly (p < 0.01) affected many of parameters, including dry matter content, total soluble solids, fruit number, fruit length, and days to 50 % flowering. Additionally, the interaction effect between NPSB fertilizer and intra-row spacing significantly (p < 0.05) impacted the number of days to first fruit harvest, plant height, leaf area, branch number, leaf number, fruit diameter, fresh fruit yield, marketable fresh fruit yield, unmarketable fresh fruit yield, and total fresh fruit yield. According to the current investigation, the highest marketable fresh fruit yield (121.04 t ha−1) was obtained by 150 kg ha−1 NPSB with 40 cm intra-row spacing. These findings suggest that 150 kg ha−1 of blended NPSB fertilizer with 40 cm distance between plant spacing is optimal for eggplant cultivation in the study area and analogous agro-ecological settings. This optimized approach can effectively support eggplant growers in maximizing both yield and quality outcomes.

Plant protein hydrolysate and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi synergistically orchestrate eggplant tolerance to iodine supply: A two-year study

Biofortification is a promising strategy to overcome iodine (I) deficiencies in the world population. However, since iodine is not essential for plants, its administration may cause phytotoxicity issues. The objective of this work was to evaluate the effects of two biostimulants [arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AM) and plant protein hydrolysates (PH)], used alone or in combination, on eggplant plants treated with three different I doses (0, 300 or 600 mg L−1). Results underlined that the highest I dosage significantly reduced plant growth, yield, fruit dry matter content, chlorophylls and stomatal conductance compared to the control. Whereas, I increased total anthocyanins, chlorogenic acid, antioxidant activity, fruit I concentration, proline, H2O2 and malondialdehyde of the biofortified plants compared to non-biofortified plants. The biostimulants enhanced eggplant growth and yield, fruit dry matter content, chlorophylls, total anthocyanins and chlorogenic acid compared to the control, especially when both biostimulants were supplied. Interestingly, it was often recorded an interaction between I and biostimulants, suggesting that PH and AM had a buffer effect on I toxicity, specifically when combined (PH+AM). Overall, our study pointed out that the mutual use of microbial (AM) and non-microbial (PH) biostimulants and the application of 300 mg I L−1 might be an helpful approach to relieve the detrimental effects of high I dosages and, simultaneously, to increase crop yield and fruit quality of eggplant.

Assessment of Yield and Quality of Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) Fruits Improved by Biodegradable Mulching Film in Two Different Regions of Southern Italy

Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) mulching films have an important function in crop cultivation; at the end of their life, however, their removal and disposal become both an economic and environmental problem. One possible alternative to low-density polyethylene (LDPE) mulch is provided by certified soil-biodegradable mulch films, such as those produced by Novamont and commercially available under the trade name MaterBi®. MaterBi is a biodegradable thermoplastic material made with starch and a biodegradable copolyester based on proprietary technology. In this study, we compared two biodegradable MaterBi®-based films (commercial and experimental films) with bare soil and a low-density polyethylene to evaluate their effect on yield and on a number of qualitative characteristics (organoleptic and nutraceutical composition) of eggplant fruits (cv Mirabelle F1) grown in two different regions in Southern Italy (Sicily and Campania). In our study, the use of biodegradable MaterBi® films improved not only yield and production parameters, such as the number and average weight of fruits, but also lipophilic and hydrophilic antioxidant activity and phenolic and ascorbic acid content. For many parameters, responses differed according to the cultivation environment and, in particular, the site’s pedoclimatic conditions. Our results suggest that biodegradable MaterBi®-based mulching films are a potentially valid alternative to traditional LDPEs, providing the production and quality benefits reported above and promoting environmental sustainability, thanks to their positive biodegradable properties.

Foliar application of triacontanol ameliorates heat stress through regulation of the antioxidant defense system and improves yield of eggplant.

Transplanting time and genotype contribute to improving crop yield and quality of eggplant (Solanum melongena L.). A field experiment was conducted to investigate the impact of foliar applied of triacontanol (TRIA) and eggplant genotypes 25919, Nirala, 28389 and Pak-10927,transplanted on 1 March,15 March, and 1 April on exposure to high air temperature conditions. The experiment was performed according to Randomized Complete Block Design and the data was analyzed by using Tuckey,s test . The TRIA was applied at 10µM at flowering stage; distilled water was used as the control. Rate of photosynthesis and transpiration, stomatal conductance, water use efficiency, and effects on antioxidative enzymes (superoxide dismutase, catalase and peroxidase) were evaluated. The 10µM TRIA increased photosynthesis rate and water use efficiency and yield was improved in all genotypes transplanted at the different dates. Foliar application of 10µM TRIA increased antioxidative enzyme activities (SOD, POD & CAT) and improved physiological as well as biochemical attributes of eggplant genotypes exposed to high heat conditions. Highest activity of dismutase enzyme 5.41mg/1g FW was recorded in Nirala genotype in second transplantation. Whereas, lowest was noted in PAK-10927 (2.30mg/g FW). Maximum fruit yield was found in accession 25919 (1.725kg per plant) at 1st transplantation with Triacontanol, whereas accession PAK-10927 gave the lowest yield (0.285 kg per plant) at control treatment on 3rd transplantation. Genotype, transplanting date and application of TRIA improved growth, yield and quality attributes under of heat stress in eggplant.

The influence of green manure crops on the growth, development, yield and fruits quality of eggplant

The effectiveness of the use of beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), peas (Pisum sativum L.) and soybeans (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) belonging to the Fabaceae family was studied to identify the possibilities of use them as green manure to increase soil fertility and eggplant yield. The option without green manuring was accepted as a control. Experiments were conducted in 2021-2022. As a result of green manuring, available nitrogen content in the soil (N) increased by 20.8- 76.8%, phosphorus (P2O5) – by 58.6-89.6%, and potassium (K2O) – by 5.9-6.4%. The best result was observed in case of using soybean as siderat crop, where the volume weight of the soil decreased by 0.189g/sm3. The utilization of green manure crops had a positive effect on eggplant yield, surpassing the control in the case of soybeans by 24.3%, in beans option - by 18.2%, and in case of peas - by 14.5%. The results of the study conducted confirm that the application of the recommended green manure plants under the conditions of the Ararat valley of the Republic of Armenia has a positive effect on the growth and development of eggplant, as well as on yield and fruit quality indicators.

Effect of INM and Biofertilizers on Growth, Yield and Quality of Eggplant (Solanum melogena)

This study aimed to determine the most effective combination of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) and biofertilizers for enhancing the growth, yield, and quality of eggplants (Solanum melongena). A randomized block design with ten treatments was employed, incorporating various biofertilizers (Trichoderma harzanium, Azotobacter, and Rhizobacter) and INM components (vermicompost, farmyard manure, and poultry manure).The treatment combinations were T1 (100% Recommended Dose of Fertilizer - RDF), T2 (75% RDF + 25% Vermicompost + Azotobacter), T3 (50% RDF + 50% Vermicompost + Azotobacter), T4 (25% RDF + 75% Vermicompost + Azotobacter), T5 (75% RDF + 25% FYM + Trichoderma harzanium), T6 (50% RDF + 50% FYM + Trichoderma harzanium), T7 (25% RDF + 75% FYM + Trichoderma harzanium), T8 (75% RDF + 25% Poultry manure + Rhizobium), T9 (50% RDF + 50% Poultry manure + Rhizobium), and T10 (25% RDF + 75% Poultry manure + Rhizobium). The findings revealed that T1 exhibited the best performance in terms of growth parameters, while T10 demonstrated the highest yield. Regarding quality, T7 exhibited the most favourable outcomes. These results suggest that the appropriate combination of biofertilizers and INM components can significantly impact the growth, yield, and quality of egg plants. The significance and implications of these findings lie in their potential to enhance eggplant production through sustainable agricultural practices.

Quantifying the effect of fermented liquid bio formulations and organic amendments on yield and quality of eggplant (Solanum melongena L.)

The use of organic amendments in agriculture is more sustainable for the environment, biodiversity and enhancing food quality. Hence, organic agriculture is gaining more popularity and have shown remarkable increase in yield and quality of vegetable crops. Among vegetables, eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) is well known for its therapeutic properties, low production costs and round year availability. Hence to quantify the response of organic bioformulations on eggplant, two-year field experiment was conducted with ten treatments that is, T1-100% RDN (through vermicompost and poultry manure in the ratio of 50:50); T2-90% RDN + Panchagavya (5%); T3 − 90% RDN + Jeevamrut (5%); T4 − 90% RDN + Panchagavya (5%) + Jeevamrut (5%); T5 − 80% RDN + Panchagavya (5%); T6 − 80% RDN + Jeevamrut (5%); T7 − 80% RDN + Panchagavya (5%) + Jeevamrut (5%); T8 − 70% RDN + Panchagavya (5%); T9 −70% RDN + Jeevamrut (5%); T10 − 70% RDN + Panchagavya (5%) + Jeevamrut (5%) with three replications. Among different treatments, the application of 90% RDN + Panchagavya (5%) + Jeevamrut (5%) has significantly improved plant growth attributes (plant height, plant biomass, root mass density), fruit quality (fruit length, diameter, weight, TSS) and yield during both the years. Hence it is concluded that application of organic bio formulations have the potential to improve the plant growth, yield, and quality attributes of eggplant crop.

Temporal Assessment of Biofumigation Using Mustard and Oilseed Rape Tissues on Verticillium dahliae, Soil Microbiome and Yield of Eggplant

Verticillium dahliae is a soil-borne pathogen that is difficult to eliminate, causes a severe reduction in the yield and quality of eggplant, and could be controlled through environmentally friendly biofumigation. However, the mechanisms of its effects on the dynamic changes of soil microbes is not clear. In this study, we examined the efficacy of two Brassica vegetables, mustard (Brassica napiformis, BFN) and oilseed rape (Brassica napus, BFC), as biofumigants to control Verticillium dahliae and observed their effects on the soil microbial community compared with chemical fumigants (CF) and a control (CN) in a greenhouse where eggplant was continuously cultivated for 12 years. Illumina MiSeq sequencing was used to analyse the soil microbiome. Real-time PCR was used to assay in order to estimate the soil abundance of Verticillium dahlia, and the glucosinolate concentration in biofumigants was determined using HPLC. Results showed that the BFN treatment had a significant biocidal effect on V. dahliae in the soil, decreasing its abundance by 64.74% compared to the control (CN). No significant difference was observed between BFC and CN treatments. Yield in the BFN treatment improved due to a lower disease incidence rate and disease index. Biofumigation had significant effects on the community structure and abundance of bacteria and fungi. The bacterial diversity of the BFN treatment was significantly lower than those of the other treatments, and beneficial bacterial community relative abundance, such as Flavobacteria, Pseudomonas and Bacillus, increased after the soil was biofumigated for 15 days. However, the temporal difference in bacterial and fungi structure among the different treatments was reduced with the development of the eggplant growth stage. The Mortierella, Altemaria and Chaetomium genera were significantly abundant across all treatments. Soil enzyme activities were also improved. In summary, biofumigation using mustard was efficient in controlling eggplant Verticillium wilt due to changes in the soil bacterial composition at the early eggplant growth stage; the initial conditions in the soil bacterial community are a key determinant of what is going to happen after Brassica biofumigation, which could be considered a practical addition to integrated pest management for the reduction of soil-borne pathogens.

Effects of Different Rootstocks and Storage Temperatures on Postharvest Quality of Eggplant (Solanum melongena L. cv. Madonna)

In addition to mitigating biotic and abiotic stress, grafting may influence the fruit quality and postharvest quality of eggplants. Few studies have been published on the influence of grafting on the postharvest performance of eggplant fruit. The current work examined the postharvest behavior of grafted and non-grafted eggplant cv. Madonna at 0 and 10 °C storage. Rootstocks include Solanum grandiflorum × Solanum melongena (SH), Solanum torvum (ST), Solanum melongena × Solanum integrifolium (SI), Solanum integrifolium (A), and Solanum lycopersicum cv. Optifort (O) and Emperador (E). The values for soluble solids, L*, and b* of pulp declined throughout storage. The pH of the fruit pulp decreased during storage at 10 °C. The lowest firmness was observed in fruit grafted onto E and O. The oxidation potential (OP) value decreased for fruit harvested from the O rootstock. At 0 °C, the oxidation potential (OP) value increased in fruit harvested from the A rootstock. Fruit firmness reduction at the end of storage in fruit grafted onto SH was less than in the other rootstocks and control plants. Overall, we found that the storage temperature had a more significant effect than the applied rootstock on the studied parameters of the eggplant fruits.

Biochar-Based Fertilizer Enhances the Production Capacity and Economic Benefit of Open-Field Eggplant in the Karst Region of Southwest China

Biochar as an amendment has been widely applied to enhance crop productivity and improve soil quality. However, the effect of biochar-based fertilizer (BF) on the production capacity and economic benefits of open-field eggplant in the karst region remains unclear. A field experiment was carried out in the karst region of Southwest China from 2020 to 2021 to study the ameliorative roles of different application rates (1875, 2250, 2625, and 3000 kg ha−1) of BF on the fresh yield, quality, fertilizer utilization, and economic benefits of fresh eggplant. The results show that BF increased the yield of fresh eggplant by 3.65–13.76% (2020) and 23.40–49.04% (2021) compared to the traditional fertilization practice (TFP). The application of BF reduced the nitrate content and increased the vitamin C (VC) and soluble sugar content of the fruits, which is beneficial for improving the quality of eggplant fruits. Meanwhile, the application of BF not only increased the nutrient uptake of the eggplant but also significantly improved the fertilizer utilization rates, especially the agronomic efficiency (AE) and recovery efficiency (RE). Moreover, BF could also significantly increase the output value and net income of fresh eggplant, which can help farmers increase their income. In conclusion, a BF application rate of 2544–2625 kg ha−1 could be used to improve the yield, fertilizer efficiency, and economic benefits of open-field eggplant and is recommended for managing agricultural production in the karst region of Southwest China.

Analysis of Storage and Packaging Conditions on Physicochemical Characteristics of Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.)

Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) is a horticultural product widely distributed in Indonesia and is an easily damaged commodity during storage. Suitable storage conditions are needed to increase the eggplant's shelf-life. This study aims to determine the differences and the best conditions of packaging type, storage temperature, and shelf-life to maintain and improve the eggplant's quality. This research was conducted using a Nested Design with three replications. The analysis used includes weight loss, moisture content, ash content, pH, firmness level, protein content, fat content, and carbohydrates content. The results indicate that storage at cold temperatures (±8 °C) can inhibit metabolic processes, so there is a decrease in protein and carbohydrate content due to lower respiration processes than eggplant stored at room temperature (±27 °C). The type of polyethylene (PE) plastic packaging can reduce the potential for damage to eggplant during storage and increase the eggplant's shelf-life compared to brown kraft paper bag packaging and without packaging, which is characterized by better weight loss, protein, carbohydrates, and texture. Storage treatment for five days at cold temperatures (±8 °C) with PE plastic packaging was the best treatment in this study.

The effect of ripeness phases on seed and fruit quality of eggplant (Solanum melongena L.)

A three-year experiment was conducted to determine the influence of ripening, variety and the production year (2017-2019) on seed and fruit quality of eggplant. The 1000 seed weight, germination capacity, the total protein and oil content of seeds as well as the total protein and sugar content of fruits were determined in three ripeness phases across three production years. All examined varieties exhibited significant differences in the weight of 1000 seeds during ripening, which varied from 1.44 to 4.42 g. Seeds extracted from fruits that reached commercial ripeness did not germinate. As the fruit ripens, its total sugar and protein content decreases, while the reverse is detected in the case of total protein and oil content of seeds. The full ripeness phase was the optimal time for harvesting fruits to obtain high germinating seeds.

Changes in some indicators of growth, development and quality of eggplant in unheated greenhouses when using nanosilicon

The article evaluates the data on the effect of foliar feeding and soaking of eggplant seeds with various dosages of Nanosilicon when grown in ground greenhouses of the Rostov region. The data show the effectiveness of the preparation Nanosilicon at a dose of 0.35 g / kg for soaking seeds in increasing the height of plants and the average weight of fruits. The maximum values were noted in height for the Lilac Fog and Solaris varieties, and in weight for the Robin Hood variety. It was found that varietal characteristics are of decisive importance in the formation of the average mass of fruits, and the use of the Nanosilicon preparation for the treatment of vegetative plants is more effective than for the treatment of seeds, while an increase in the dose to 0.40 g / kg of seeds and 120 g / ha does not lead to the expected increase in the average weight of fruits. The varieties and hybrids had a high marketability of the yield - more than 90%, reaching a maximum in the Pelican and Violet Miracle hybrids - 98.5-99.0%. An increase in the dosage of nanosilicon application both for seed treatment and for the treatment of vegetative plants insignificantly increases the marketability of fruits. The data obtained indicate a greater efficiency of foliar dressing in comparison with soaking seeds, and an increase in the dose of nanosilicon when soaking above 0.35 g / kg and 110 g / ha when treating vegetative plants is not effective.

The Influence of Hail Protection Net Application on the Yield Capacity and Quality of Eggplant and Pepper in Conditions of Ararat Valley, RA

To obtain high quality and abundant yield product from vegetable crops, it is necessary to improve cultivation technology by applying new agricultural measures and introducing modern agricultural systems, which will allow to obtain competitive products in the market at low costs. Research has been carried out at the ANAU Voskehat experimental farm in 2022. During the research respective eggplant and pepper varieties were cultivated in open field with hail protection net shading. The experimental data showed that net shading had positive effect on the growth, development, quantity and quality of eggplant and pepper yield, providing 45 and 22 c per-hectare yield surplus, respectively.

Screening and Transcriptome Analysis of Different Materials with Low Temperature Tolerance in Eggplant (&lt;i&gt;Solanum melongena&lt;/i&gt;)

The growth and fruit quality of eggplant were seriously affected by low temperature stress. In order to screen low temperature tolerance germplasm of eggplant and reveal its correlation with low temperature tolerance at molecular level. In this study, two eggplant inbred lines with different genotypes were selected on the basis of preliminary experiments. The effects of low temperature stress on the seed germination and seedling chilling injury were studied. The transcriptome of seedling leaves under 4&deg;C low temperature was sequenced, and the differentially expressed genes were classified and enriched. The results showed that CHEN18 was much stronger than 819 in seed germination and seedling low temperature tolerance. The analysis of transcriptome data showed that there were some differences in genetic background between the two eggplant materials, and the differentially expressed genes were mainly concentrated in biological regulation, cell process, metabolic process and single organism process. Up-regulated differentially expressed genes are mainly enriched in cell processes, environmental information processing, genetic information processing and metabolism. The results of this study laid a foundation for the selection of cold tolerance germplasm and the excavation of cold tolerance genes in eggplant.

Postharvest quality of two eggplant (&lt;i&gt;Solanum melongena L.&lt;/i&gt;) cultivars as influenced by storage in ambient and evaporative cooling conditions

Evaporative cooling is an alternative option for a cheaper technology that can benefit small-scale farmers. The effect of evaporative cooling conditions on the postharvest quality of two eggplant cultivars was compared with ambient conditions. Newly harvested 'Banate King' and 'Señorita' eggplants were stored at ambient (26.37°C, 76.03% relative humidity, RH) or evaporative cooling (25.79°C, 97.94% RH) conditions. Both cultivars stored in the evaporative cooler (EC) showed better postharvest quality with lesser shrivelling and lower weight loss. In both storage conditions, 'Señorita' had lower weight loss, lesser shrivelling, better calyx and visual quality, reduced and late progression of decay and consequently longer shelf life compared to 'Banate King'. A higher ascorbic acid content was also observed in 'Señorita'. The shelf life of both cultivars in the EC was extended by 3.1 and 3.4 days for 'Banate King' and 'Señorita', respectively. Evaporative cooling can thus be a method to maintain eggplant quality a little longer.

Effect of basil leaves extract on modified moth bean starch active film for eggplant surface coating

Active film and coating were successfully developed from modified moth bean starch (MMS) and basil (Ocimum basilicum) leaves extract (BE) and evaluated the effect of varied contents of BE (5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%) on the main functional properties, namely moisture content, solubility, water vapor permeability, and mechanical property of the films. The results showed that active films' functional properties were improved when different levels of BE were added. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) exhibited that active film was homogeneous and continuous without cracks and bubbles. The film-forming solution made with MMS (3%), BE (15%), and sorbitol (25%) as a plasticizer was tested as an active coating and studied the influence of the coating on the shelf life and quality of eggplant during the storage period. Results exhibited that active coating significantly retained moisture loss, firmness, retarded the increase in total soluble solids, and delayed the color changes during the storage period. Besides, the active coating helped to extend the shelf life of eggplant up to 16 days. In conclusion, active coating effectively retained eggplants' quality during the storage period and proposed a cheaper and useful material for food packaging and coating.