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 …

Chitosan is a naturally occurring compound and is commercially produced from seafood
shells. It has been utilized in the induction of the defense system in both pre and post …

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 …

Chitin and chitosan are naturally-occurring compounds that have potential in agriculture with
regard to controlling plant diseases. These molecules were shown to display toxicity and …

Sažetak After cellulose, chitin is the most widespread biopolymer in nature. Chitin and its
derivatives have great economic value because of their biological activities and their …

In recent decades, a greater knowledge of chitin chemistry, and the increased availability of
chitin-containing waste materials from the seafood industry, have led to the testing and …

Copper has been used in agriculture to control oomycetes, fungi and bacteria for over a
century. It plays important roles in integrated pest management, but is essential in organic …

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

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 …

Aspergillus flavus is a human pathogen, allergen and mycotoxin producer. Plant oils such as
peppermint oils are known to possess considerable antifungal properties are increasingly …