Use of chitosan for the control of postharvest anthracnose and quality in avocados

Biochemical bases of appearance and texture changes in fresh-cut fruit and vegetables

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Chitosan as a potential natural compound to control pre and postharvest diseases of horticultural commodities

Bautista‐Baños, S., Hernández-Lauzardo, A. N., Valle, M. G. V.-D., Hernández-López, M., Barka, E., Bosquez-Molina, E., & Wilson, C. (2006) · Crop Protection · doi:10.1016/j.cropro.2005.03.010 · Cited by 801 · see citing works

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Physiological responses and quality attributes of table grape fruit to chitosan preharvest spray and postharvest coating during storage

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Effects of chitosan and plant extracts on growth of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, anthracnose levels and quality of papaya fruit

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Effects of pre and postharvest chitosan treatments to control storage grey mold of table grapes

Romanazzi, G., Nigro, F., Ippolito, A., DiVenere, D., & Salerno, M. (2002) · Journal of Food Science · doi:10.1111/j.1365-2621.2002.tb08737.x · Cited by 281 · see citing works

Potential of the biopolymer chitosan with different molecular weights to control postharvest gray mold of tomato fruit

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Chitosan improves development, and protects Vitis vinifera L. against Botrytis cinerea

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Effectiveness of postharvest treatment with chitosan and other resistance inducers in the control of storage decay of strawberry

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Enhancement of the performance of Candida saitoana by the addition of glycolchitosan for the control of postharvest decay of apple and citrus fruit

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Shortwave Ultraviolet Irradiation for Control of Decay Caused by Botrytis cinerea in Bell Pepper: Induced Resistance and Germicidal Effects

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Effects of cinnamon extract, chitosan coating, hot water treatment and their combinations on crown rot disease and quality of banana fruit

Win, N. K. K., Jitareerat, P., Kanlayanarat, S., & Sangchote, S. (2007) · Postharvest Biology and Technology · doi:10.1016/j.postharvbio.2007.01.020 · Cited by 113 · see citing works

Original article: Antifungal activities of cinnamon oil against Rhizopus nigricans, Aspergillus flavus and Penicillium expansum in vitro and in vivo fruit test

Xing, Y., Li, X., Xu, Q., Yun, J., & Ya-qing, L. (2010) · International Journal of Food Science & Technology · doi:10.1111/j.1365-2621.2010.02342.x · Cited by 105 · see citing works

Effects of chitosan coating on postharvest quality and shelf life of sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica) during storage

Han, C., Zuo, J., Wang, Q., Xu, L., Zhai, B., Wang, Z., Dong, H., & Gao, L. (2013) · Scientia Horticulturae · doi:10.1016/j.scienta.2013.09.007 · Cited by 102 · see citing works

Use of chitosan-based edible coatings in combination with other natural compounds, to control Rhizopus stolonifer and Escherichia coli DH5α in fresh tomatoes

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POLIAMINAS E ATIVIDADE DA PEROXIDASE EM FEIJÃO (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) CULTIVADO SOB ESTRESSE SALINO

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Ethylene production in relation to the initiation of respiratory climacteric in fruit

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Doenças fúngicas pós-colheita em mamões e laranjas comercializados na Central de Abastecimento do Recife

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Infecção de goiabas por Colletotrichum gloeosporioides e Colletotrichum acutatum sob diferentes temperaturas e períodos de molhamento

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Pós-colheita de mangas 'Tommy Atkins' recobertas com quitosana

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First Report of the Anamorph of Glomerella acutata Causing Anthracnose on Avocado Fruits in Mexico

Ávila-Quezada, G. D., Silva‐Rojas, H. V., & Téliz‐Ortíz, D. (2007) · Plant Disease · doi:10.1094/pdis-91-9-1200a · Cited by 12 · see citing works

Chitosan as an alternative to control phytopathogenic fungi on fruits and vegetables in Mexico

Valle, M. G. V.-D. (2012) · African Journal of Microbiology Research · doi:10.5897/ajmr12.1164 · Cited by 11 · see citing works

Própolis e cera vegetal na conservação de abacate Hass

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A Comprehensive Review on the Impact of Edible Coatings, Essential Oils, and Their Nano Formulations on Postharvest Decay Anthracnose of Avocados, Mangoes, and Papayas

Sivakumar, D., Güneş, N. T., & Romanazzi, G. (2021) · Frontiers in Microbiology · doi:10.3389/fmicb.2021.711092 · Cited by 47 · see citing works

Coating properties, resistance response, molecular mechanisms and anthracnose decay reduction in green skin avocado fruit (‘Fuerte’) coated with chitosan hydrochloride loaded with functional compounds

Osondu, H. A. A., Akinola, S. A., Shoko, T., Pillai, S. K., & Sivakumar, D. (2021) · Postharvest Biology and Technology · doi:10.1016/j.postharvbio.2021.111812 · Cited by 32 · see citing works

A review of preservation approaches for extending avocado fruit shelf-life

Lieu, D. M., Phuong, T. V., Nguyễn, T. T. B., Dang, T. K. T., & Nguyen, T. H. (2024) · Journal of Agriculture and Food Research · doi:10.1016/j.jafr.2024.101102 · Cited by 32 · see citing works

Impact of Storage Condition on Chemical Composition and Antifungal Activity of Pomelo Extract against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and Anthracnose in Post-harvest Mango

Cheng, Y.-J., Wu, Y.-J., Lee, F.-W., Ou, L.-Y., Chen, C.-N., Chu, Y.-Y., & Kuan, Y.-C. (2022) · Plants · doi:10.3390/plants11152064 · Cited by 31 · see citing works

Non-Chemical Treatments for the Pre- and Post-Harvest Elicitation of Defense Mechanisms in the Fungi–Avocado Pathosystem

Herrera-González, J. A., Bautista‐Baños, S., Serrano, M., Romanazzi, G., & Gutiérrez–Martínez, P. (2021) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules26226819 · Cited by 18 · see citing works

Impact of Molar Composition on the Functional Properties of Glutinous Rice Starch–Chitosan Blend: Natural-Based Active Coating for Extending Mango Shelf Life

Nitikornwarakul, C., Wangpradid, R., & Rakkapao, N. (2024) · Polymers · doi:10.3390/polym16101375 · Cited by 12 · see citing works

Solution Blow Spinning to Produce Antifungal Nanofibers from Pullulan, FucoPol, and Cashew Gum and Its Potential Postharvest Application on Avocado Fruit

Vázquez-González, Y., Prieto, C., Lagaron, J. M., Ragazzo‐Sánchez, J. A., & Calderón‐Santoyo, M. (2024) · ACS Food Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/acsfoodscitech.4c00794 · Cited by 6 · see citing works

Green synthesized silver nanoparticles by avocado leaves incorporating chitosan edible coating for avocado preservation under ambient conditions

Lieu, D. M., Hà, N. H., Huynh, N. A. T., Ha, P. K. T., Dang, T. K. T., & Nguyen, T. H. (2025) · Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology · doi:10.1016/j.bcab.2025.103650 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Evaluating Cost‐Effective and Scalable Storage Solutions for Reducing Post‐Harvest Losses in Fruits and Vegetables: A Review

Tripathy, P., Brahma, K., & Nayak, R. (2025) · Journal of Food Process Engineering · doi:10.1111/jfpe.70294 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Active chitosan coating to inhibit decay and maintain mango postharvest quality

Parente, A. G., de Souza, A. C., Silva, H., Rosa, D. S., da Costa, M. M., Pires, B. P. D. C., Júnior, P. M. R., de Freitas, S. T., & Neri, D. F. D. M. (2025) · Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture · doi:10.1002/jsfa.70256 · Cited by 3 · see citing works

Antifungal Potential of Chitosan and Phenyllactic Acid against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, the Anthracnose Pathogen in Avocados

Hamidou, H. A. (2025) · International Journal of Agriculture and Biology · doi:10.17957/ijab/15.2384 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Chitosan-phenyllactic-acid coating reduces anthracnose and modulates defense gene expression in Hass avocado fruits

Hamidou, H. A., Kimaru, S. K., & Owino, W. (2025) · Applied Food Research · doi:10.1016/j.afres.2025.101339 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Chitosan molecular weights affect anthracnose incidence and elicitation of defence-related enzymes in avocado (Persea americana) cultivar ‘Fuerte’

Mokgalapa, N., Akinola, S. A., Shoko, T., Pillai, S. K., & Sivakumar, D. (2022) · International Journal of Food Microbiology · doi:10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2022.109561 · Cited by 13 · see citing works

Effect of commercial chitosan on in vitro inhibition of Colletotrichum siamense, fruit quality and elicitor effect on postharvest avocado fruit

Herrera-González, J. A., de Tepic, I. T., Hernández-Sánchez, D. A., Bueno-Rojas, D. A., Ramos-Bell, S., Velázquez-Estrada, R. M., Bautista‐Rosales, P. U., & Gutiérrez–Martínez, P. (2022) · Revista Mexicana de Ingeniería Química · doi:10.24275/rmiq/bio2706 · Cited by 10 · see citing works

Quitosana e óleos essenciais no controle de antracnose e na qualidade pós-colheita de abacates

Marques, K. M. (2015) · Americanae (AECID Library)

Chitosan-phenyllactic-acid coating reduces anthracnose and modulates defense gene expression in Hass avocado fruits

Hamidou, H. A., Kimaru, S. K., & Owino, W. (2025) · Applied Food Research · doi:10.1016/j.afres.2025.101339 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Chitosan-propolis combination inhibits anthracnose in 'Hass' avocados

Marino, J. S. P. A. K., Magalhães, K. M., & Mattiuz, B. (2018) · Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture · doi:10.9755/ejfa.2018.v30.i8.1764 · Cited by 17 · see citing works