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 …

Natural polymers are very widespread in the world, which is why it is so important to know
about the possibilities of their use. Chitin is the second most abundant reproducible natural …

Plant growth and resilience require balancing an inherently oxidative metabolism with
powerful antioxidant systems that help maintain homeostasis. When the environment …

Seed is a critically important basic input of agriculture, because sowing healthy seeds is
essential to food production. Using high quality seed enables less use of synthetic …

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

The application of biostimulants from natural origin represents one of the most innovative
and promising strategies to promote plant growth and improve crop productivity. The …

Fungal pathogens cause significant yield losses of many important crops worldwide. They
are commonly controlled with fungicides which may have negative impact on human health …

Plant defence responses can be triggered by the application of elicitors for example chitosan
(β-1, 4-linked glucosamine; CHT). It is well-known that CHT induces rapid, local production …

The coffee industry faces coffee leaf rust caused by Hemileia vastratix, which is considered
the most devastating disease of the crop, as it reduces the photosynthetic rate and limits …

Seed treatments have a potential to improve seed performance traits and consequently
optimize crop establishment. However, there is a lack of systematic research for these …