In recent years, the search for biological methods to avoid the application of chemical
products in agriculture has led to investigating the use of biopolymers-based materials …

Harvested fruit and vegetables are perishable, subject to desiccation, show increased
respiration during ripening, and are colonized by postharvest fungal pathogens. Induced …

Chitosan is a natural biopolymer from crab shells that is known for its biocompatibility,
biodegradability, and bioactivity. In human medicine, chitosan is used as a stabilizer for …

Plant central metabolism generates reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are key
regulators that mediate signalling pathways involved in developmental processes and plant …

Strawberry is a well-known source of natural antioxidants with excellent free radical
scavenging capacity. This study determined the effects of chitosan application in field …

In recent years, exploration of biopolymer-based materials to avoid hazardous chemicals in
agriculture has gained enormous importance for sustainable crop improvement. In the …

For many years, chitosan has been widely regarded as a promising eco-friendly polymer
thanks to its renewability, biocompatibility, biodegradability, non-toxicity, and ease of …

Currently, chitosan (CHT) is well known for its uses, particularly in veterinary and agricultural
fields. However, chitosan's uses suffer greatly due to its extremely solid crystalline structure …

Consumers are increasingly aware of the importance of regular consumption of fresh fruit in
their diet. Since fresh fruit are highly sensitive to postharvest decay, several investigations …

Garlic is an important vegetable in terms of its economic value and also as a medicinal plant.
In this study, chitosan (300 mM) and yeast extract (8 g/L) were used individually or in …