Chitosan is formed from chitin, a co-polymer of N-acetyl-d-glucosamine and d-glucosamine,
when over 80% of the acetyl groups of the N-acetyl-d-glucosamine residues are removed …

Carica papaya L.(family: Caricaceae), also known as 'papaya,'is a tropical American fruit
tree. Due to the bioactive components (carpaines, BITC, benzyl glucosinolates, latex …

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 …

Curcuma longa possesses powerful antifungal activity, as demonstrated in many studies. In
this study, the antifungal spectrum of Curcuma longa alcohol extract was determined, and …

Guava is a typically tropical fruit highly perishable with a short shelf-life due to intense
metabolic activity after harvested. In attempt to minimize the problems related to the …

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) fruit is being cultivated since the civilization is known,
and its production and consumption have been increased since the last century due to the …

This study investigated the potential use of two edible coatings, chitosan (CH) and locust
bean gum (LBG), which incorporated chemically characterized water pomegranate peel …

Loss of forests due to non‐native invasive pests (including insects, nematodes, and
pathogens) is a global phenomenon with profound population, community, ecosystem, and …

Climacteric fruits continue to ripen after harvest and produce ethylene, coupled with an
increase in respiration rate, which contributes to more rapid perishability. Inhibition of …

Anthracnose in organic bananas is an aggressive, difficult to control postharvest disease.
Essential oils have been studied in order incorporate them into integrated pest …