Biodegradable antifungal coating based on chitosan and citrus essential oil for the conservation of papaya (Carica papaya L.) in postharvest

Papaya is a highly perishable climacteric fruit. Anthracnose, a disease provoked by fungus, is one of the main causes of postharvest losses. The activity of plant extracts has allowed the inhibition of the development of microorganisms; in particular, the antifungal activity of essential oils has be...

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Main Authors: García-Mateos, María del Rosario, Corrales-García, Joel, Cornejo-Vivar, Teresita, Hernández-Ramos, Lyzbeth
Format: Online
Language:spa
Published: Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas 2022
Online Access:https://revistaciencia.uat.edu.mx/index.php/CienciaUAT/article/view/1703
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