Chitin and chitosan are natural compounds that are biodegradable and nontoxic and have
gained noticeable attention due to their effective contribution to increased yield and agro …

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 …

In the perspective of return to nature, using scientific and technical progress for improved
living standards, people began to search for solutions to alleviate environmental pollution …

The biostimulant segment is becoming increasingly important worldwide. One of the reasons
for this is that fewer plant protection products are placed on the market in the European …

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

Fruit diseases brought on by fungus infestation leads to postharvest losses of fresh fruit.
Approximately 30% of harvested fruits do not reach consumers' plates due to postharvest …

Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum)—a prominent cash crop accounts for around 80%
production of sugar worldwide. However, the productivity of sugarcane is declining (~ 40%) …

Chitosan nanoparticles (ChiNPs) are a potentially effective means for controlling numerous
plant diseases. This study firstly describes the antiviral capabilities of ChiNPs to control plant …

In the face of agricultural challenges posed by both abiotic and biotic stressors,
phytopathogens emerge as formidable threats to crop productivity. Conventional methods …

In the spirit of returning to nature and using scientific applications to raise plant efficiency
and reduce pathogen risk, scientists began searching for safe, natural alternatives to …