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However, the NM+Av coating significantly reduced weight loss (4.5 \u00b1 0.2%) and molds and yeasts (3.5\u20134.0 log CFU g\u22121) compared to uncoated fruit (16.2 \u00b1 1.2% and 8.0 \u00b1 0.0 log CFU g\u22121, respectively). It notably lowered O2 consumption by 70% and a 52% decrease in CO2 production, inhibiting ethylene synthesis. Visual evaluation confirmed NM+Av\u2019s efficacy in preserving the postharvest quality of tomato. The preservation of color, indicated by the Minolta color (a*\/b*) values, demonstrated NM+Av\u2019s ability to keep the light red stage compared to uncoated fruit. 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