The necessity for non-chemical approaches has grown as awareness of the dangers posed
by pesticides has spread. Chitosan, due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and …

The chitosan (CHT) biopolymer is a de-acetylated chitin derivative that exists in the outer
shell of shrimp, shellfish, lobster or crabs, as well as fungal cell walls. Because of its …

Abstract Development of technologies that improve food productivity without any adverse
impact on the ecosystem is the need of hour. In this context, development of controlled …

Chitosan in both native and degraded form (oligosaccharides) acts as a growth promoter
and generate responses associated with both primary and secondary metabolism in plants …

In agriculture, current control of pathogens relies mainly on chemical fertilizers and
pesticides. However, alternative solutions are needed due to concerns for public health …

To investigate the effect and mechanism of chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) on the
germination and seedling growth of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), we conducted systematic …

Biopolymer “Chitosan” has received much interest for potential wide application in
agriculture due to its excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability and bioactivity. This …

Recently, much attention has been paid to chitosan as a potential polysaccharide resource.
Although several efforts have been reported to prepare functional derivatives of chitosan by …

Providing comprehensive coverage of the biological activities and industrial applications of
Chitin, Chitosan, oligosaccharides, and their derivatives, this book presents a balance of …

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