Chitosan-based nanocomposites as coatings and packaging materials for the postharvest improvement of agricultural product: A review

RS Riseh, M Vatankhah, M Hassanisaadi… - Carbohydrate …, 2023 - Elsevier
The perishability nature of harvested fruits and vegetables, along with the effect of
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

RS Riseh, M Hassanisaadi, M Vatankhah… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

Advancements in coating technologies: unveiling the potential of chitosan for the preservation of fruits and vegetables

RS Riseh, M Vatankhah, M Hassanisaadi… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
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 …

Factors influencing the antimicrobial mechanism of chitosan action and its derivatives: A review

M Nasaj, M Chehelgerdi, B Asghari… - International journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Chitosan, a versatile amino polysaccharide biopolymer derived from chitin, exhibits broad-
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 …

Micro-/nano-carboxymethyl cellulose as a promising biopolymer with prospects in the agriculture sector: a review

R Saberi Riseh, M Gholizadeh Vazvani… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
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 …

Encapsulating biocontrol bacteria with starch as a safe and edible biopolymer to alleviate plant diseases: A review

RS Riseh, M Hassanisaadi, M Vatankhah… - Carbohydrate …, 2023 - Elsevier
Healthy foods with few artificial additives are in high demand among consumers. Preserving
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 …

Chitosan/silica: A hybrid formulation to mitigate phytopathogens

RS Riseh, M Vatankhah, M Hassanisaadi… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

A review of chitosan nanoparticles: Nature's gift for transforming agriculture through smart and effective delivery mechanisms

RS Riseh, M Vatankhah, M Hassanisaadi… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs) have emerged as a promising tool in agricultural
advancements due to their unique properties including, biocompatability, biodegradability …