To evaluate the postharvest quality and physiological index of Xinjiang melon, rapeseed meal hydrolyzate was used on it under 25 ℃, relative humidity 55%～60% surroundings. Results showed the hydrolyzate of rapeseed meal could decrease the respiratory intensity, weight loss rate and relative electrical conductivity of muskmelon, maintained the fruit hardness, sugar, acid and vitamin C content, inhibited the increasing of malonaldehyde content, improved the activity of peroxidase. Thus could maintain the quality and flavor of muskmelon fruit. Rapeseed meal hydrolysate can be used as a natural preservative for muskmelon postharvest storage.