Chitosan Based Nanoparticles In Agriculture

Chitosan is an abundant and versatile biopolymer which is derived from chitin. It is composed of repeating unit glucosamine and Nacetyl glucosamine linked by N-glucosidic linkage.

- Ram Chandra Choudhary & Vinod Saharan

The prospects for bringing value of chitosan motivated worldwide research to find sustainable applications. As a result various applications ranging from cosmetics, medicine, materials, food and agriculture have been forthcoming and reported worldwide. With the diversity of applications, research reports and financial interests oriented around chitosan, there is a chance for an over-exaggeration of its benefits. The accumulated documentation of the background science makes a strong case for the authenticity of chitosan. Additionally, it has unique properties such as biodegrability, biocompatibility, chelating and non-toxicity. These properties make chitosan a promising candidate for many agricultural application. As a versatile material, chitosan exhibits proved antimicrobial activities against fungi, bacteria, and viruses and