Chitin is the structural material of crustaceans, insects, and fungi, and is the second most
abundant biopolymer after cellulose on earth. Chitosan, a deacetylated derivative of chitin …

A number of studies have established the potential of chitosan and alginate-based edible
film/coatings for preserving the quality attributes of fruits and vegetables. Findings …

Chitosan edible films and coatings have shown great promise for their application in food
preservation and also are promising systems to be used as essential oil (EO) carriers. This …

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 …

Postharvest decay caused by fungal pathogens is one of the most important factors causing
economic losses for the worldwide industry of fresh horticultural produce. Despite the …

Acoustic energy as a form of physical energy has drawn the interests of both industry and
scientific communities for its potential use as a food processing and preservation tool …

This study was targeted to investigate the effect of chitosan-loaded nanoemulsion enriched
with two types of essential oils on the microbial quality of turkey meat. To this end, the effects …

Post-harvest diseases of fruit and vegetables have to be controlled because of the high
added value of commodities and the great economic loss related to spoilage. Synthetic …

The changing climatic conditions have led to the concurrent emergence of virulent microbial
pathogens that attack crop plants and exhibit yield and quality deterring impacts on the …

Bacillus genus produces several secondary metabolites with biocontrol ability against
various phytopathogens. Bacillus velezensis AK-0 (AK-0), an antagonistic strain isolated …