Antifungal activity of chitosan and its quaternized derivative in gel form and as an edible coating on cut cherry tomatoes

The antifungal activities of medium molecular weight chitosan and its hydrosoluble derivative salt N,N,N-trimethylchitosan were examined as both gel and as a solid protective coating against three common food spoilage fungi (Penicilliumsp., wild Aspergillussp. and one standard strain of Aspergillusf...

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Main Authors: Leandro da Silva P., Bitencourt Tamires A., Saltoratto Ana L.F., Seleghim Mirna H.R., Assis Odílio B.G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Belgrade - Faculty of Agriculture, Belgrade 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Agricultural Sciences (Belgrade)
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Online Access:https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1450-8109/2018/1450-81091803271L.pdf