Considerable economic losses to harvested fruits are caused by postharvest fungal decay
during transportation and storage, which can be significantly controlled by synthetic …

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 …

Chitosan, a given name to a deacetylated form of chitin, is a natural biodegradable
compound derived from crustaceous shells such as crabs and shrimps, whose main …

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 …

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 …

Highlights•Chitosan and other coatings are getting popular to preserve fruits and
vegetables.•Edible coatings can act through antimicrobial, eliciting and film forming …

Table grapes, strawberries and sweet cherries are perishable fruits and can be affected by
different diseases, both in the field and even more during postharvest storage. The main …

Chitosan, a natural polysaccharide derived from the deacetylation of chitin, has a great
potential for a wide range of applications. As an edible coating material chitosan, has been …

Among alternatives that are currently under investigation to replace the use of synthetic
fungicides to control postharvest diseases in fresh produce and to extend their shelf life …

The inhibitive effects of chitosan on gray mold caused by Botrytis cinerea on cherry tomato
fruit were evaluated. Decay incidence was tested on tomato stored at 22° C. Hydrogen …