Chitosan-based nanocomposites as coatings and packaging materials for the postharvest improvement of agricultural product: A review
The perishability nature of harvested fruits and vegetables, along with the effect of
environmental factors, storage conditions, and transportation, reduce the products' quality …
environmental factors, storage conditions, and transportation, reduce the products' quality …
Nano/microencapsulation of plant biocontrol agents by chitosan, alginate, and other important biopolymers as a novel strategy for alleviating plant biotic stresses
Biological biocides have the potential to reduce plant biotic stresses and boost
development, but they tend to be unstable and degrade quickly. BCAs inhibit plant diseases …
development, but they tend to be unstable and degrade quickly. BCAs inhibit plant diseases …
Advancements in coating technologies: unveiling the potential of chitosan for the preservation of fruits and vegetables
Post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables pose a significant challenge to the agriculture
industry worldwide. To address this issue, researchers have turned to natural and eco …
industry worldwide. To address this issue, researchers have turned to natural and eco …
Factors influencing the antimicrobial mechanism of chitosan action and its derivatives: A review
Chitosan, a versatile amino polysaccharide biopolymer derived from chitin, exhibits broad-
spectrum antimicrobial activity against various pathogenic microorganisms, including gram …
spectrum antimicrobial activity against various pathogenic microorganisms, including gram …
Develo** sustainable agriculture systems in medicinal and aromatic plant production by using chitosan and chitin-based biostimulants
W Sun, MH Shahrajabian, SA Petropoulos… - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Chitosan is illustrated in research as a stimulant of plant tolerance and resistance that
promotes natural defense mechanisms against biotic and abiotic stressors, and its use may …
promotes natural defense mechanisms against biotic and abiotic stressors, and its use may …
Micro-/nano-carboxymethyl cellulose as a promising biopolymer with prospects in the agriculture sector: a review
The increase in the population rate has increased the demand for safe and quality food
products. However, the current agricultural system faces many challenges in producing …
products. However, the current agricultural system faces many challenges in producing …
Encapsulating biocontrol bacteria with starch as a safe and edible biopolymer to alleviate plant diseases: A review
Healthy foods with few artificial additives are in high demand among consumers. Preserving
conventional pesticides, frequently used as chemicals to control phytopathogens, is …
conventional pesticides, frequently used as chemicals to control phytopathogens, is …
Advancing agriculture through bioresource technology: the role of cellulose-based biodegradable mulches
RS Riseh - International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024 - Elsevier
Agriculture plays a pivotal role in meeting the world's ever-growing food demands. However,
traditional agricultural practices often have negative consequences for the environment …
traditional agricultural practices often have negative consequences for the environment …
Chitosan/silica: A hybrid formulation to mitigate phytopathogens
Long-term and indiscriminate use of synthetic pesticides to mitigate plant pathogens have
created serious issues of water health, soil contamination, non-target organisms, resistant …
created serious issues of water health, soil contamination, non-target organisms, resistant …
A review of chitosan nanoparticles: Nature's gift for transforming agriculture through smart and effective delivery mechanisms
Chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs) have emerged as a promising tool in agricultural
advancements due to their unique properties including, biocompatability, biodegradability …
advancements due to their unique properties including, biocompatability, biodegradability …