Chitosan /PE composite film was prepared by coating chitosan (1wt%) on polyethylene ( PE) film.The physical and physiological changes of citrus packaged by PE films and chitosan /PE composite films were observed in the storage period of 10 days at room temperature .The results showed that the loss of sensory evaluation , water and Vc occurred in each groups of citrus fruits with the increase of the storage time .Compared to the control group , the PE film and chitosan /PE composite film group had a certain degree of fresh-keeping effect for citrus .Moreo-ver, the chitosan /PE composite film ca...