Abstract: Edible spray or coating compositions are disclosed for use in the reduction in post-harvest spoilage of fruits, vegetables, and plants by utilizing at least one of various functional agents in combination with at least one carrier or film-forming material. The at least one shelf-life extending agent may be at least one volatile compound, at least one plant immune-stimulatory compound, at least one non-volatile compound, at least one microorganism, and/or at least one ethylene actor compound. Assemblies containing the edible spray or coating compositions, as well as methods of producing and using the edible spray or coating compositions, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Controlled-release delivery compositions/systems are disclosed for use in the reduction in postharvest spoilage of fruits, vegetables, and plants by utilizing at least one matrix in which at least one volatile shelf-life extending agent is contained Assemblies containing the controlled-release delivery composition/system, as well as methods of producing and using the controlled-release delivery composition/system, are also disclosed.