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 is a naturally occurring biological macromolecule and second most abundant
polysaccharide next to cellulose, derived from deacetylation of chitin. Due to its …

Chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs) have emerged as a promising tool in agricultural
advancements due to their unique properties including, biocompatability, biodegradability …

Agriculture is a backbone of global economy and most of the population relies on this sector
for their livelihood. Chitosan as a biodegradable material thus can be explored for in various …

Chitosan has been termed as the most well-known among biopolymers, receiving
widespread attention from researchers in various fields mainly, agriculture, food, and health …

The control of micro‐organisms responsible for pre‐and postharvest diseases of agricultural
products, mainly viruses and fungi, is a problem that remains unresolved, together with the …

Agriculture throughout the world is scrambling to find solutions to the problems caused by
conventional chemical fertilizers. Next-generation fertilizers made from biodegradable …

Importance of the field: This review aims to provide an overview of state-of-the-art chitosan-
based nanosized carriers for the delivery of therapeutic agents. Chitosan nanocarriers are …

Nowadays, nanoencapsulation as a leading technique using nanostructures, can
considerably enhance the bioavailability and durability of bioactive food components. For …

Chitosan, a low-cost and multipurpose polymer with numerous desired physicochemical and
biological properties has been tested for various applications in agriculture, pharmacy, and …