Abstract:Common varieties of melon include Lanzhou honeydew melon，Xinjiang cantaloupe，Inner Mongolia honeydew，the melon is harvest in summer.However，hot weather and poor storage conditions after harvest can easily cause it to decay and deteriorate，leading to reduced quality and a lot of economic losses.Research progress on several fresh-keeping technologies，considering the physical，chemical and biological properties of melon，could point out the advantages and existing problems of the current fresh-keeping technology.Finally，prospects on the of fresh-keeping technology of melon were discussed.