Edible Chitosan/Propolis Coatings and Their Effect on Ripening, Development of , and Sensory Quality in Fig Fruit, during Controlled Storage.

Biodegradable alternatives for the control of in fig fruit were tested with the application of coatings based on chitosan (CS) and propolis (P). To potentiate the fungicidal effect, nanoparticles of these two (CSNPs and PNPs) were also considered. The objectives of this research were to evaluate the effect of different formulations on: (a) the ripening process of the fig, (b) the incidence of and the production of aflatoxins, and (c) the acceptance of the treated fruit by a panel.

Dissipation Behavior of Three Pesticides in Prickly Pear ( (L.) Mill.) Pads in Morelos, Mexico.

The dissipation of three field-applied pesticides (chlorothalonil, chlorpyrifos, and malathion), on cultivated prickly pear ( (L.) Mill.) pads was studied.

Vanadium stimulates pepper plant growth and flowering, increases concentrations of amino acids, sugars and chlorophylls, and modifies nutrient concentrations.

Vanadium (V) can be absorbed by plants and regulate their growth and development, although contrasting effects have been reported among species and handling conditions. The objective of this work was to evaluate the beneficial effect of V on pepper plants (Capsicum annuum L.).