ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2025
Feasibility of Genipin to Evaluate Chitosan Rainfastness for Biopesticide Applications.
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Abstract
Chitosan's effectiveness as an antimicrobial coating for biocontrol depends on its resistance to rain. Unfortunately, to the best of our knowledge, there is currently no satisfactory method for assessing this resistance, which means that field tests have to be carried out to evaluate it in situ, which are difficult to implement and therefore unsuitable for optimizing formulations. This article explores the use of genipin to detect residual chitosan on surfaces after simulated rain, using fluorescence microscopy. A first study on real vine leaves using MacroFluo microscopy was carried out but showed limitations for the intended application, notably due to the requirement for high chitosan concentrations to achieve detectable signals. A semi-quantitative method based on confocal laser scanning microscopy was then developed on model leaves, as real leaves were unsuitable due to their autofluorescence. Among the tested models, Parafilm
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