Stem-end rot (Lasiodiplodia theobromae) and anthracnose (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides) are major postharvest diseases in avocado that cause severe postharvest losses throughout the supply chain. One of the strategies to reduce development of such decay agents resides in the application of...

In this study, gallic acid grafted chitosan (GA-g-CS) film was used as a novel active packaging material for the preservation of Agaricus bisporus. Effect of GA-g-CS film packaging on the physico-chemical parameters and enzyme activities of A. bisporus during cold storage was investigated. As...

Postharvest strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) were coated either by the layer-by-layer (LBL) electrostatic deposition, based on chitosan and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), or coated by 1% chitosan. Results suggested that LBL edible coating was significantly effective at inhibiting the loss...

To improve the antibacterial and antioxidant properties of chitosan (CS), CS grafted with gallic acid (GA) using recombinant bacterial laccase from Bacillus vallismortis fmb-103 (fmb-rL103) as a catalyst. The structures of grafted chitosans were identified using Fourier transform infrared...

The analytical tool for analysis of pesticide residues in honey must still be improved. Therefore, a sensitive, selective, rapid, and reliable analytical method for the analysis of pesticide residue belonging to 29 different classes at very low concentration levels was developed. Over 130...

In this study, the chemical, microbiological and sensory changes during storage at 2±1°C of Luciobarbus esocinus fillets coated with edible films prepared with chitosan incorporation of thyme, clove, rosemary essential oils were examined. To create the experimental samples, a total of six groups of ...

Soursop (Annona muricata) is a tropical fruit that can be infected by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and Rhizopus stolonifer. Traditional methods used for postharvest disease control include the application of fungicides, however due to their excessive use, as well as their persistence in the...

Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) is an important subtropical fruit of high commercial value. However, after harvesting of fruits rapid pericarp browning and degradation during storage reduce the market value. Generally, 20-30% postharvest loss of litchi is assumed and it may increase up to 50% also...

Quality of fresh strawberry (Fragaria sp. 'Holibert') in tropical environment conditions sharply decreases and the fruit has a short shelf-life. We applied a coating method using chitosan to preserve quality of the strawberry fruit during storage. Chitosan is a semi-crystalline polymer as a...