Advances in application of small molecule compounds for extending the shelf life of perishable horticultural products: A review

Gong, Tingyu; Li, Changxia; Bian, Biting; Wu, Yue; Dawuda, Mohammed Mujitaba; Liao, Weibiao

doi:10.1016/j.scienta.2017.11.013

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“…During postharvest transportation and storage, fresh produce (fruits and vegetables) undergo quality deteriorations due to the various physiology reactions and processes, such as postharvest respiration, ripening, ethylene production, and senescence. These physiological changes are directly influenced by the surrounding environment, i.e., temperature, oxygen, humidity, and light, that lead to loss of water, texture, colour, and nutrients of the produce [142,143]. Microbiological spoilage leads to postharvest losses of about 15% to 50% of fruits and vegetables produced worldwide [144].…”

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Chitosan Nanocomposite Coatings for Food, Paints, and Water Treatment Applications

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Worldwide, millions of tons of crustaceans are produced every year and consumed as protein-rich seafood. However, the shells of the crustaceans and other non-edible parts constituting about half of the body mass are usually discarded as waste. These discarded crustacean shells are a prominent source of polysaccharide (chitin) and protein. Chitosan is a de-acetylated form of chitin obtained from the crustacean waste that has attracted attention for applications in food, biomedical, and paint industries due to its characteristic properties, like solubility in weak acids, film-forming ability, pH-sensitivity, biodegradability, and biocompatibility. We present an overview of the application of chitosan in composite coatings for applications in food, paint, and water treatment. In the context of food industries, the main focus is on fabrication and application of chitosan-based composite films and coatings for prolonging the post-harvest life of fruits and vegetables, whereas anti-corrosion and self-healing properties are the main properties considered for antifouling applications in paints in this review.

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Chitosan Nanocomposite Coatings for Food, Paints, and Water Treatment Applications

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“…Moreover, it has also been tried to explore new preservation technologies that can replace synthetic fungicides. Compared with synthetic fungicides, natural antifungal substances have attained much attention in recent years [6][7][8][9].Various essential oils refined from Melaleuca alternifolia have strong inhibitory effects on multiple fungal strains, particularly P. italicum Wehmer and P. digitatum Sacc., and hence can be used as natural preservatives in agricultural and food processing [10]. Previously we have reported that cinnamaldehyde contained in cinnamon has a good antifungal effect against P. italicum and clarifies the method for dynamic detection of the antifungal effect of cinnamaldehyde [11].…”

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The Antifungal Potential of Carvacrol against Penicillium Digitatum through 1H-NMR Based Metabolomics Approach

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Carvacrol (5-Isopropyl-2-methylphenol), a volatile oil constituent, mainly exists in Labiaceae family plants. Carvacrol has long been studied for its natural antifungal potential and food preservative potential. However, its exact mode of action, especially against Penicillium digitatum (P. digitatum), remains unexplored. Herein, a 1 H-NMR-based metabolomic technique was used to investigate the antifungal mechanism of carvacrol against P. digitatum. The metabolomic profiling data showed that alanine, aspartate, glutamate, and glutathione metabolism were imbalanced in the fungal hyphae. A strong positive correlation was seen between aspartate, glutamate, alanine, and glutamine, with a negative correlation among glutathione and lactate. These metabolic changes revealed that carvacrol-induced oxidative stress had disturbed the energy production and amino acid metabolism of P. digitatum. The current study will improve the understanding of the metabolic changes posed by plant-based fungicides in order to control citrus fruit green mold caused by P. digitatum. Moreover, the study will provide a certain experimental and theoretical basis for the development of novel citrus fruit preservatives.aroused by excessive use of certain routine and synthetic antifungal agents. Over the past few decades, the intentions have been to ensure the hygiene and safety levels of fruit products along with promoting maximum biodegradability. In order to achieve this ambition, researchers are still trying to screen natural products with strong antifungal potential from plants. Moreover, it has also been tried to explore new preservation technologies that can replace synthetic fungicides. Compared with synthetic fungicides, natural antifungal substances have attained much attention in recent years [6][7][8][9].Various essential oils refined from Melaleuca alternifolia have strong inhibitory effects on multiple fungal strains, particularly P. italicum Wehmer and P. digitatum Sacc., and hence can be used as natural preservatives in agricultural and food processing [10]. Previously we have reported that cinnamaldehyde contained in cinnamon has a good antifungal effect against P. italicum and clarifies the method for dynamic detection of the antifungal effect of cinnamaldehyde [11]. In addition, GC-MS and GC-FID techniques successfully separated the essential oils components viz. limonene (87.02%), linalyl acetate (53.76%) and linalool (39.74%) from peels, leaves and flowers of Citrus aurantium var amara, neroli oil appeared as the best fungistatic agent, which reduced the P. digitatum sporulation to 25 % at a 50 mg/mL concentration of oil [12].Carvacrol (5-Isopropyl-2-methylphenol) is the major volatile oil constituent from Labiaceae family plants, such as oregano, mint, and thyme [13]. Carvacrol has many medicinal and edible applications, including antifungal, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, insecticidal, antitumor, and other effects [14]. Carvacrol inhibited the growth of P. digitatum and P. italicum in in vitro and in vivo experiments of l...

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“…Lowercase letters indicate Refs (a) 37, (b) 36, (c) 14 and 33, (d) 38 and (e). 39 PPO, POD and SOD activities were significantly higher on the surface relative to the inner region at the beginning of storage (day 0) (Figs 2c-e and 3c-e). This behavior may suggest that in the region closest to the wound, these enzymes are pre-existing and are activated by the injury.…”

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“…At the end, the pieces become brown in a gradient from outside to inside. Lowercase letters indicate Refs (a) 37, (b) 36, (c) 14 and 33, (d) 38 and (e) …”

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Darkening, damage and oxidative protection are stimulated in tissues closer to the yam cut, attenuated or not by the environment

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Advances in application of small molecule compounds for extending the shelf life of perishable horticultural products: A review

Cited by 39 publications

References 79 publications

Chitosan Nanocomposite Coatings for Food, Paints, and Water Treatment Applications

Chitosan Nanocomposite Coatings for Food, Paints, and Water Treatment Applications

The Antifungal Potential of Carvacrol against Penicillium Digitatum through 1H-NMR Based Metabolomics Approach

Darkening, damage and oxidative protection are stimulated in tissues closer to the yam cut, attenuated or not by the environment

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