Chitosan-based materials: Preparation, modification and application

J Wang, S Zhuang - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022 - Elsevier
Chitosan is a natural biopolymer with a modifiable structure and abundant function groups,
moreover, it can be processed into various shapes and sizes, making it suitable for various …

The application of chitosan as a carrier for fertilizer: A review

RS Riseh, MG Vazvani, JF Kennedy - International journal of biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
The smart combination of agriculture and other sciences can greatly reduce the limits of
fertilizer use. Chitosan is a linear amino polysaccharide with a rigid structure which has …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable agriculture systems in vegetable production using chitin and chitosan as plant biostimulants

MH Shahrajabian, C Chaski, N Polyzos, N Tzortzakis… - Biomolecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Chitin and chitosan are natural compounds that are biodegradable and nontoxic and have
gained noticeable attention due to their effective contribution to increased yield and agro …

Biostimulants: The futuristic sustainable approach for alleviating crop productivity and abiotic stress tolerance

R Johnson, JM Joel, JT Puthur - Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2024 - Springer
Anthropogenic activities have led to a surge in the use of synthetic chemical compounds in
agriculture, elevating environmental toxicity levels. As a response to this concern, there is a …

Chitosan nanoparticles (ChNPs): A versatile growth promoter in modern agricultural production

PU Ingle, SS Shende, PR Shingote, SS Mishra… - Heliyon, 2022 - cell.com
Agriculture is a backbone of global economy and most of the population relies on this sector
for their livelihood. Chitosan as a biodegradable material thus can be explored for in various …

Formulation of microbial inoculants by encapsulation in natural polysaccharides: focus on beneficial properties of carrier additives and derivatives

N Vassilev, M Vassileva, V Martos… - Frontiers in plant …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
In the last 10–15 years, the wide application of bioformulated plant beneficial
microorganisms is accepted as an effective alternative of chemical agro-products. Two main …

[HTML][HTML] Production of low molecular weight chitosan and chitooligosaccharides (COS): A review

C Gonçalves, N Ferreira, L Lourenço - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Chitosan is a biopolymer with high added value, and its properties are related to its
molecular weight. Thus, high molecular weight values provide low solubility of chitosan …

Limitations of biofertilizers and their revitalization through nanotechnology

PK Rai, A Rai, NK Sharma, T Singh, Y Kumar - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
Sustainability and innovation are fundamental to any production system. Providing food to
the increasing population is of paramount importance and is crtical to the global stability …

Chitin and chitosan fragments responsible for plant elicitor and growth stimulator

K Li, R **ng, S Liu, P Li - Journal of Agricultural and Food …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Chitin and chitosan are natural polysaccharides with huge application potential in
agriculture, such as promoting plant growth, eliciting plant resistance against biotic and …

[HTML][HTML] Chitosan in modern agriculture production

Y Faqir, J Ma, Y Chai - Plant, Soil and Environment, 2021 - pse.agriculturejournals.cz
In the perspective of return to nature, using scientific and technical progress for improved
living standards, people began to search for solutions to alleviate environmental pollution …