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Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition | 2017

Shelf life extension of fresh fruit and vegetables by chitosan treatment

Gianfranco Romanazzi; Erica Feliziani; Silvia Bautista Baños; Dharini Sivakumar

ABSTRACT Among alternatives that are currently under investigation to replace the use of synthetic fungicides to control postharvest diseases in fresh produce and to extend their shelf life, chitosan application has shown promising disease control, at both preharvest and postharvest stages. Chitosan shows a dual mode of action, on the pathogen and on the plant, as it reduces the growth of decay-causing fungi and foodborne pathogens and induces resistance responses in the host tissues. Chitosan coating forms a semipermeable film on the surface of fruit and vegetables, thereby delaying the rate of respiration, decreasing weight loss, maintaining the overall quality, and prolonging the shelf life. Moreover, the coating can provide a substrate for incorporation of other functional food additives, such as minerals, vitamins, or other drugs or nutraceutical compounds that can be used to enhance the beneficial properties of fresh commodities, or in some cases the antimicrobial activity of chitosan. Chitosan coating has been approved as GRAS substance by USFDA, and its application is safe for the consumer and the environment. This review summarizes the most relevant and recent knowledge in the application of chitosan in postharvest disease control and maintenance of overall fruit and vegetable quality during postharvest storage.


Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry | 2014

Expression of Defense Genes in Strawberry Fruits Treated with Different Resistance Inducers.

Lucia Landi; Erica Feliziani; Gianfranco Romanazzi

The expression of 18 defense genes in strawberry fruit treated with elicitors: chitosan, BTH, and COA, at 0.5, 6, 24, and 48 h post-treatment was analyzed. The genes were up-regulated differentially, according to the elicitor. Chitosan and COA treatments promoted the expression of key phenylpropanoid pathway genes, for synthesis of lignin and flavonoids; only those associated with flavonoid metabolism were up-regulated by BTH. The calcium-dependent protein kinase, endo-β 1,4-glucanase, ascorbate peroxidase, and glutathione-S-transferase genes were up-regulated by BTH. The K+ channel, polygalacturonase, polygalacturonase-inhibiting protein, and β-1,3-glucanase, increased in response to all tested elicitors. The enzyme activities of phenylalanine ammonia lyase, β-1,3-glucanase, Chitinase, and guaiacol peroxidase supported the gene expression results. Similarity of gene expression was >72% between chitosan and COA treatments, while BTH showed lower similarity (38%) with the other elicitors. This study suggests the relationship between the composition of the elicitors and a specific pattern of induced defense genes.


Plant Disease | 2016

Impact of Alternative Fungicides on Grape Downy Mildew Control and Vine Growth and Development

Gianfranco Romanazzi; V. Mancini; Erica Feliziani; Andrea Servili; Solomon T. Endeshaw; Davide Neri

Grapevine downy mildew (GDM) is one of the most serious diseases of grapevines. With limitations in the use of copper-based products imposed for organic agriculture by the European Union, research for alternatives is encouraged. The aim of this research was to follow a 2-year trial to evaluate the control of GDM using some alternative compounds, and to determine their effects on shoot growth, plant photosynthesis, and grape quality and quantity. Under low disease pressure, Bordeaux mixture, copper hydroxide, laminarin combined with low copper, and 0.5 and 0.8% chitosan had the lowest GDM incidence, reduced on leaves by 96, 95, 75, 56, and 81%, respectively, compared with the untreated control in the last survey. With high disease pressure, Bordeaux mixture, laminarin combined with Saccharomyces extracts, and 0.5 and 0.8% chitosan had the lowest GDM incidence, reduced on grape by 86, 37, 66, and 75%, respectively, compared with the untreated control in the survey of mid-July. Chitosan at 0.8% lowered net photosynthesis, due to reduced stomatal conductance, leaf area, and dry weight, with no negative effects observed on the quantity of the grape berries and the quality parameters of their juice. Among the alternatives to copper, chitosan provided the best GDM protection and reduced the vigor of the vegetation, inducing physiological changes without negative effects on grape production.


Frontiers in Plant Science | 2017

Global Transcriptome Analysis and Identification of Differentially Expressed Genes in Strawberry after Preharvest Application of Benzothiadiazole and Chitosan

Lucia Landi; Rita Milvia De Miccolis Angelini; Stefania Pollastro; Erica Feliziani; F. Faretra; Gianfranco Romanazzi

The use of resistance inducers is a novel strategy to elicit defense responses in strawberry fruit to protect against preharvest and postharvest decay. However, the mechanisms behind the specific resistance inducers are not completely understood. Here, global transcriptional changes in strawberry fruit were investigated using RNA-Seq technology. Preharvest, benzothiadiazole (BTH) and chitosan were applied to the plant canopy, and the fruit were harvested at 6, 12, and 24 h post-treatment. Overall, 5,062 and 5,210 differentially expressed genes (fold change ≥ 2) were identified in these fruits under the BTH and chitosan treatments, respectively, as compared to the control expression. About 80% of these genes were differentially expressed by both elicitors. Comprehensive functional enrichment analysis highlighted different gene modulation over time for transcripts associated with photosynthesis and heat-shock proteins, according to elicitor. Up-regulation of genes associated with reprogramming of protein metabolism was observed in fruit treated with both elicitors, which led to increased storage proteins. Several genes associated with the plant immune system, hormone metabolism, systemic acquired resistance, and biotic and abiotic stresses were differentially expressed in treated versus untreated plants. The RNA-Seq output was confirmed using RT-qPCR for 12 selected genes. This study demonstrates that these two elicitors affect cell networks associated with plant defenses in different ways, and suggests a role for chloroplasts as the primary target in this modulation of the plant defense responses, which actively communicate these signals through changes in redox status. The genes identified in this study represent markers to better elucidate plant/pathogen/resistance-inducer interactions, and to plan novel sustainable disease management strategies.


Postharvest Decay#R##N#Control Strategies | 2014

Botrytis cinerea (Gray Mold)

Gianfranco Romanazzi; Erica Feliziani

Abstract Botrytis cinerea is the causal agent of gray mold, and is considered the most important pathogen responsible for postharvest decay of fresh fruit and vegetables, having a wide range of hosts. Infections by B. cinerea that cause postharvest decay usually occur at the field stage, and they can remain latent until storage when B. cinerea can develop from rotted fruit next to healthy fruit, causing extensive breakdown of the commodity, and sometimes spoiling entire lots. The traditional control of gray mold infections consists of field applications of synthetic fungicides during the crop growing cycle. However, the high risk of fungal resistance development has led to integrated use of synthetic fungicides with natural compounds or several other non-chemical means. Further studies on plant and pathogen genomes and their interactions will be helpful to obtain new knowledge and then optimize application of management strategies.


Postharvest Biology and Technology | 2013

Effectiveness of postharvest treatment with chitosan and other resistance inducers in the control of storage decay of strawberry

Gianfranco Romanazzi; Erica Feliziani; Marilla Santini; Lucia Landi


Postharvest Biology and Technology | 2013

Pre- and postharvest treatment with alternatives to synthetic fungicides to control postharvest decay of sweet cherry

Erica Feliziani; Marilla Santini; Lucia Landi; Gianfranco Romanazzi


Postharvest Biology and Technology | 2016

Integrated management of postharvest gray mold on fruit crops

Gianfranco Romanazzi; Joseph L. Smilanick; Erica Feliziani; Samir Droby


Postharvest Biology and Technology | 2014

Application of low concentrations of ozone during the cold storage of table grapes

Erica Feliziani; Gianfranco Romanazzi; Joseph L. Smilanick


Carbohydrate Polymers | 2015

Preharvest treatments with chitosan and other alternatives to conventional fungicides to control postharvest decay of strawberry.

Erica Feliziani; Lucia Landi; Gianfranco Romanazzi

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Gianfranco Romanazzi

Marche Polytechnic University

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Lucia Landi

Marche Polytechnic University

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Joseph L. Smilanick

Agricultural Research Service

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Andrea Servili

Marche Polytechnic University

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Francesca Comitini

Marche Polytechnic University

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Lucia Oro

Marche Polytechnic University

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Marilla Santini

Marche Polytechnic University

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Maurizio Ciani

Marche Polytechnic University

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V. Mancini

Marche Polytechnic University

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