Antifungal Edible Coatings for Fresh Citrus Fruit: A Review

Antifungal Edible Coatings for Fresh Citrus Fruit: A Review

According to their origin, major postharvest losses of citrus fruit are caused by weight loss, fungal diseases, physiological disorders, and quarantine pests. Cold storage and postharvest treatments with conventional chemical fungicides, synthetic waxes, or combinations of them are commonly used to...

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Main Authors: Lluís Palou, Silvia A. Valencia-Chamorro, María B. Pérez-Gago
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-12-01
Series:Coatings
Subjects:
Citrus spp.
postharvest
disease control
fruit quality
fungicide alternatives
edible coatings
chitosan
antifungal ingredients
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/5/4/962

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