Nanobiotechnological advancements in agriculture and food industry: Applications, nanotoxicity, and future perspectives
The high demand for sufficient and safe food, and continuous damage of environment by
conventional agriculture are major challenges facing the globe. The necessity of smart …
conventional agriculture are major challenges facing the globe. The necessity of smart …
Edible coating as postharvest management strategy for shelf‐life extension of fresh tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.): An overview
Tomato is considered as one of the most grown horticultural crops having a short shelf‐life
due to its climacteric nature of ripening, susceptibility to postharvest microbial decay, and …
due to its climacteric nature of ripening, susceptibility to postharvest microbial decay, and …
Small particles, big effects: How nanoparticles can enhance plant growth in favorable and harsh conditions
By 2050, the global population is projected to reach 9 billion, underscoring the imperative for
innovative solutions to increase grain yield and enhance food security. Nanotechnology has …
innovative solutions to increase grain yield and enhance food security. Nanotechnology has …
Postharvest chitosan-arginine nanoparticles application ameliorates chilling injury in plum fruit during cold storage by enhancing ROS scavenging system activity
Abstract Background Plum (Prunus domestica L.) has a short shelf-life period due to its high
respiration rate and is sensitive to low storage temperatures, which can lead to the …
respiration rate and is sensitive to low storage temperatures, which can lead to the …
Extending shelf life and maintaining quality of tomato fruit by calcium chloride, hydrogen peroxide, chitosan, and ozonated water
SA Shehata, SZ Abdelrahman, MMA Megahed… - Horticulturae, 2021 - mdpi.com
Tomatoes are perishable fruit that makes them deteriorate rapidly during the post-harvest
chain. Therefore, the effect of calcium chloride (CaCl2), chitosan, hydrogen peroxide …
chain. Therefore, the effect of calcium chloride (CaCl2), chitosan, hydrogen peroxide …
Potential applications and limitations of edible coatings for maintaining tomato quality and shelf life
HT Duguma - International Journal of Food Science and …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Tomato is among the most commercialised fruits due to its high nutritional value and health-
promoting compounds. However, tomatoes have a short shelf life and plastic packaging …
promoting compounds. However, tomatoes have a short shelf life and plastic packaging …
Application of chitosan nanoparticles in quality and preservation of postharvest fruits and vegetables: A review
SY Wang, DD Herrera‐Balandrano… - … Reviews in Food …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Chitosan is an interesting alternative material for packaging development due to its
biodegradability. However, its poor mechanical properties and low permeability limit its …
biodegradability. However, its poor mechanical properties and low permeability limit its …
Enhancing post-harvest quality of tomato fruits with chitosan oligosaccharide-zinc oxide nanocomposites: A study on biocompatibility, quality improvement, and …
Y Li, L Zheng, G Mustafa, Z Shao, H Liu, Y Li, Y Wang… - Food Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, a new composite with combination of chitosan oligosaccharide (COS) and zinc
oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), termed Chitosan Oligosaccharide-Zinc Oxide …
oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), termed Chitosan Oligosaccharide-Zinc Oxide …
Plant-mediated green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles for novel application to enhance the shelf life of tomatoes
To make fresh fruits, vegetables and other food substances safe and edible for a longer
period of time than usual, their shelf life is increased. Therefore, their shelf life enhancement …
period of time than usual, their shelf life is increased. Therefore, their shelf life enhancement …
Development of Alginate-Chitosan Based Coating Enriched with ZnO Nanoparticles for Increasing the Shelf Life of Orange Fruits (Citrus sinensis L.)
K Dulta, G Koşarsoy Ağçeli, A Thakur, S Singh… - Journal of Polymers and …, 2022 - Springer
Edible coatings act as a protective layer surrounding fruits and vegetables, extending their
shelf life. The impact of sodium alginate (SA) 1% and chitosan (CH) 0.5% layering …
shelf life. The impact of sodium alginate (SA) 1% and chitosan (CH) 0.5% layering …