The necessity for non-chemical approaches has grown as awareness of the dangers posed
by pesticides has spread. Chitosan, due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and …

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 …

Excessive use of agrochemicals for enhancing crop production and its protection posed
environmental and health concern. Integration of advanced technology is required to realize …

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 …

In recent years, environmental-friendly measures have been developed for managing crop
diseases as alternative to chemical pesticides, including the use of natural compounds such …

Downy mildew of pearl millet caused by the biotrophic oomycete Sclerospora graminicola is
the most devastating disease which impairs pearl millet production causing huge yield and …

Due to high water content and perishability, the raspberry fruit is sensitive to postharvest
fungal contamination and postharvest losses. In this study, chitosan was used as an edible …

Reduced pathogen resistance and management of the left-over rice stubble are among the
most important challenges faced in rice cultivation. A novel and eco-friendly strategy to …

Agro-researchers are endlessly trying to derive a potential biomolecule having antifungal
properties in order to replace the application of synthetic fungicides on agricultural fields …

The effect of extracts of the brown algae Cystoseira myriophylloides, Laminaria digitata, and
Fucus spiralis against the tomato pathogens Verticillium dahliae and Agrobacterium …