Carnauba wax nano and micro-sized emulsions hydroxypropyl methylcellulose coatings, alone or combined with ginger essential oils (GEO) were applied on papayas evaluated under several storage conditions. In a first experiment, parameters were: 6 days at 22 °C, 9 13 °C followed by 5 °C. second was: 10 16 3 Coating effects dependent While fruits in cold storage, there few changes; however, the differences between coatings became more evident. Nanoemulsions maintained papaya quality during...

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have been shown to prevent the growth and activity of several postharvest pathogen fungi in fruit vegetables because their ability produce antimicrobial metabolites. Edible coatings (ECs) can be used as carriers LAB could provide an alternative natural preservation method. The effectiveness Lactobacillus plantarum against fungal decay on grapes applied together with EC was studied. Different formulations or without L. were considered, using pregelatinized potato...

Abstract Plastic pollution in the form of microplastics (MPs), poses a significant threat to natural ecosystems, with detrimental ecological, social, and economic impacts. This review paper aims provide an overview existing research on interaction between microbial biofilms MPs environments. The begins by outlining sources types MPs, emphasizing their widespread presence marine, freshwater, terrestrial ecosystems. It then discusses formation characteristics surfaces, highlighting role...

Four different end-of-life options for disposable bioplastic cups were investigated and compared based on their environmental implications. Two products with distinct polymeric composition tested simulating the following scenarios at laboratory scale: i) industrial composting (180 days 58 °C); ii) anaerobic digestion followed by (45 55 °C 180 iii) direct digestate use soil agricultural purposes 25 iv) uncontrolled release into a environment °C). Ecotoxicity tests run end of each experiment...

Biodegradable polymers offer a potential solution to marine pollution caused by plastic waste. The biofilms that formed on the surfaces of poly(lactide acid) (PLA) and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) were studied. Bioplastics exposed for 6 months conditions in Mediterranean Sea, their assessed. presence specific PLA PHBV degraders was also showed extensive areas with microbial accumulations this led higher surface densities than (4.75 vs. 5.16 log CFU/cm2). Both polymers'...

<title>Abstract</title> We report here the genome sequence of <italic>Roseibium alexandrii</italic> strain MAR44, an alpha-proteobacterium isolated from experimental device to monitor bioplastics colonization in Mediterranean Sea. The assembly comprises a total 5.25 Mb with GC content 56.33% and 5,019 predicted genes. Genome annotation reveals that MAR44 contains several <italic>pha</italic> genes involved polymerisation depolymerisation polyhydroxyalkanoates; <italic>phaA</italic>,...

Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) has gained attention as a possible substitute for conventional polymers that could be integrated into the organic recycling system. Biocomposites with 15% of pure cellulose (TC) and woodflour (WF) were prepared to analyze role lignin on their compostability (58 °C) by tracking mass loss, CO2 evolution, microbial population. Realistic dimensions typical plastic products (400 µm films), well service performance (thermal stability, rheology),...

This paper uses individual apple‐level data that include consumer sensory assessments and instrumental measurements of internal quality to analyze willingness pay for Washington State Gala apples. Three distinct models are estimated: a model includes destructive measures apple characteristics, utilizes only non‐destructive measures, subjective evaluations socio‐demographic characteristics. The objective is identify can be used inform the industry preferences. serves as benchmark. Finally, we...

The effects of natural cork, synthetic and screwcap closures on wine consumer perceptions the quality commercial wines bottled for 33 months were examined in two experiments. first determined that consumers could not detect sensorial differences between Chardonnay Merlot samples sealed with three closure types. second measured if how wine-quality changed based type used to seal wine. Wines presented twice same consumers: when revealed each was revealed. For samples, knowledge a cork did...

The effects of natural cork, synthetic and screwcap closures on the purchase intent price expectation wine consumers was examined for two commercial wines, a Chardonnay Merlot. Consumer behavior measured in taste survey where participants tasted rated wines twice: once when closure information not known second time revealed. Causal were evaluated impact revealed using ordinary least squares regression, logistic regression models, path analysis. Liking rating most important variable to...

Abstract BACKGROUND The biocontrol agent (BCA) Candida sake CPA‐1 has previously effectively reduced Botrytis bunch rot (BBR) and it was also suggested as a promising strategy to control sour in grapes under field conditions. However, efficacy of solid formulations never been tested trials. present study aims confirm the against BBR conditions two novel recently developed by addition biodegradable coatings using fluidized‐bed spray‐drying system. RESULTS Novel film‐forming BCA C. controlled...

Biocircularity could play a key role in the circular economy, particularly applications where organic recycling (composting) has potential to become preferred waste management option, such as food packaging. The development of fully biobased and biodegradable composites help reduce plastic valorize agro-based residues. In this study, extruded films made polyhydroxybutyrate-co-valerate (PHBV) lignocellulosic fibers, namely almond shell (AS) Oryzite® (OR), polymer hybrid composite precursor,...

Although microalgae are recognised to release external organic matter (EOM), little is known about this phenomenon in cultivation systems, especially on a large scale.

Fresh-cut mango ( Mangifera indica ) slices and chunks garner an exotic image are highly appreciated for their unique flavor nutritional value. However, processors tend to use firm unripe mangoes achieve shelf life of 10 14 days, which compromises eating quality. The post-processing ripe fresh-cut is limited by tissue softening, translucency, browning. current study was undertaken investigate whether edible coatings can extend the processed at eating-ripe stage. Three coatings,...

Biofilm accumulation, the appearance of white spot lesions and development secondary caries are main complications in orthodontic patients. A promising approach to fight this situation is adhesive cements with improved antibacterial properties. The aim present study was evaluate possibility improving properties glass ionomer by incorporating different types antimicrobial compounds without altering their physical mechanical Different concentrations silver carbonate (SC) an inorganic...

The preservation and shelf-life of formulations the biocontrol agent Candida sake CPA-1 starch derivatives as a function water activity (aW) were studied in terms physical stability products cell viability. Formulations (BCPs), based on combinations potato pre-gelatinised (F1 F2) or maltodextrines (MD) (F3) containing protectants, obtained by fluidised-bed drying. carriers formulated stored at 20°C under different aW conditions. sorption plasticization behaviour analysed through isotherms...

Studies were conducted to examine the effects of injury by twospotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch, on metabolism essential oil components (monoterpenes) in peppermint, Mentha piperita L. Mite increased relative amounts menthol and neomenthol decreased amount pulegone extracted from single leaves, thereby effecting more rapid “maturation.” We believe this resulted accelerated enzymatic reduction isomers brought about availability soluble carbohydrate oil-producing epidermal gland...