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Nanotechnology: A Promising Alternative for the Control of Postharvest Pathogens in Fruits

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The efficacy of different nanomaterials on several fungi is summarized in this chapter. The results of research demonstrate that this novel technology can control several phytopathogens isolated from various fruits. Nowadays, postharvest losses due to an inefficient postharvest management of fruits and vegetables are a serious problem in several countries. Traditionally, postharvest disease control is achieved by fungicide application not only at postharvest stage but also at field. However, several cases of pathogen resistance as well as consumer awareness with the presence of chemical residues on fruits and vegetables lead to the search of alternatives of postharvest treatments instead of fungicide use. In this sense, an alternative and effective approach for controlling diseases is the use of nanomaterials, which due to their size easily penetrate fungal structures affecting their development and avoiding the process of infection. An enhancement in the nanomaterial activity is achieved when they are combined with other substances like chitosan. Thus, nanotechnology is an alternative for controlling postharvest pathogens.

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González-Estrada, R.R., Blancas-Benitez, F.J., Moreno-Hernández, C.L., Coronado-Partida, L., Ledezma-Delgadillo, A., Gutiérrez-Martínez, P. (2019). Nanotechnology: A Promising Alternative for the Control of Postharvest Pathogens in Fruits. In: Panpatte, D., Jhala, Y. (eds) Nanotechnology for Agriculture: Crop Production & Protection. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9374-8_15

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