Development and Evaluation of Cross-Linked Alginate-Chitosan-Abscisic Acid Blend Gel.

ABSTRACT: Abscisic acid (ABA) has been proposed to play a significant role in the ripening of nonclimacteric fruit, stomatal opening, and response to abiotic stresses in plants, which can adversely affect crop growth and productivity. The biological effects of ABA are dependent on its concentration and signal transduction pathways. However, due to its susceptibility to the environment, it is essential to find a suitable biotechnological approach to coat ABA for its application. One promising approach is to utilize alginate and chitosan, two natural polysaccharides known for their strong affinity for water and their ability to act as coating agents. In this study, an alginate-chitosan blend was employed to develop an ABA cover. To achieve this, an alginate-chitosan-abscisic acid (ALG-CS-ABA) blend wa

SUBMITTER: Bustos D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10420979 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature