Citric acid and chitosan treatment delayed browning and splitting in atemoya.
Citric acid and chitosan treatment reduced respiration rates in atemoya.
The inhibition of softening was related with decreased PME, PG and CMCase activity.
Citric acid and chitosan treatment changes the expression of AcXETs, AcEXPs and AcPE.
Citric acid and chitosan treatment has the potential to maintain fruit quality.