Chitosan-based delivery systems for plants: A brief overview of recent advances and future directions

Mujtaba M., KHAVAR K. M., Camara M. C., Carvalho L. B., Fraceto L. F., Morsi R. E., ...More

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, vol.154, pp.683-697, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 154
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.03.128
  • Journal Name: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, BIOSIS, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CAB Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts Core, EMBASE, Food Science & Technology Abstracts, INSPEC, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.683-697
  • Keywords: Chitosan nanoparticles, Phytohormones, Plants, Slow delivery
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Chitosan has been termed as the most well-known among biopolymers, receiving widespread attention from researchers in various fields mainly, agriculture, food, and health. Chitosan is a deacetylated derivative of chitin, mainly isolated from waste shells of the phylum Arthropoda after their consumption as food. Chitosan molecules can be easily modified for adsorption and slow release of plant growth regulators, herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers, etc. Chitosan as a carrier and control release matrix that offers many benefits including; protection of biomolecules from harsh environmental conditions such as pH, light, temperatures and prolonged release of active ingredients from its matrix consequently protecting the plant's cells from the hazardous effects of burst release. In the current review, tends to discuss the recent advances in the area of chitosan application as a control release system. Also, future recommendations will be made in light of current advancements and major gaps.