Annex 11 : Eco-friendly formulation for fruit preservation
Abstract
The data have unequivocally demonstrated that hexanal and its formulations have no ill effects even at 300% of the recommended dose. The orchards in which hexanal spray was used had no adverse impacts on honey bees, soil microbes, earthworms or natural enemies. One of the major pests, the fruit fly, has been deterred by the formulation. This policy brief outlines the biosafety features of hexanal to help policy makers, regulatory bodies, producers, and users in decision-making processes. Hexanal is naturally found in plants and has been used on fruit crops and incorporated into several delivery technologies.
Description
Annex 11 for final technical report : CIFSRF final technical report : Enhanced Preservation of Fruits Using Nanotechnology (CIFSRF Phase 2)
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Policy Brief
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Keywords
ECOSYSTEMS, POSTHARVEST TECHNOLOGY, BIOSAFETY, FOOD POLICY, POSTHARVEST LOSSES, HEXANAL, FRUITS, GREEN ECONOMY, FOOD STORAGE, SHELF LIFE, NANOTECHNOLOGY, PRESERVATIVES, GLOBAL