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© 2024 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.

Abstract

Challenges in global food supply chains include preserving postharvest quality and extending the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. The utilization of edible coatings (ECs) combined with biocontrol agents (BCAs) represents a promising strategy to enhance the postharvest quality and shelf life of these commodities. This review analyzes the most recent developments in EC technologies and their combination with BCAs, highlighting their synergistic effects on postharvest pathogen control and quality maintenance. Various types of ECs, including polysaccharides, proteins, and lipids, are discussed alongside coating fundamentals and the mechanisms through which BCAs contribute to pathogen suppression. The review also highlights the efficacy of these combined approaches in maintaining the physicochemical properties, sensory attributes, and nutritional value of fruits. Key challenges such as regulatory requirements, consumer acceptance, and the scalability of these technologies are addressed. Future research directions are proposed to optimize formulations, improve application techniques, and enhance the overall efficacy of these biocomposite coatings and multifunctional coatings. By synthesizing current knowledge and identifying gaps, this review provides a comprehensive understanding of the potential and limitations of using ECs and BCAs for sustainable postharvest management.

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Title
Fundamentals of Edible Coatings and Combination with Biocontrol Agents: A Strategy to Improve Postharvest Fruit Preservation
Author
Miranda, Marcela 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Bai, Jinhe 2   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Pilon, Lucimeire 3 ; Torres, Rosario 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Casals, Carla 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Solsona, Cristina 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Teixidó, Neus 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo 

 Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA), Postharvest, Edifici Fruitcentre, Parc Agrobiotech Lleida, Parc de Gardeny, 25003 Lleida, Spain; [email protected] (R.T.); [email protected] (C.C.); [email protected] (C.S.); [email protected] (N.T.) 
 US Horticultural Research Laboratory, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-ARS, Ft. Pierce, FL 34945, USA; [email protected] 
 Embrapa Vegetables—Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Brasilia 70351-970, DF, Brazil; [email protected] 
First page
2980
Publication year
2024
Publication date
2024
Publisher
MDPI AG
e-ISSN
23048158
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3110496831
Copyright
© 2024 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.