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Nano Chitosan

Extracted from natural sources, a linear polysaccharide derived from chitin, possessing phytotonic, fungistatic, and bacteriostatic properties, beneficial for plant health and disease control.

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Benefits

Enhanced Product Quality

Increases organoleptic properties, prolongs shelf life of produce, and ensures environmental safety with biodegradability.

Stress Resistance

Acts as a defense elicitor, priming defense mechanisms to combat both biotic and abiotic stresses effectively.

Improved Nutrient Uptake

Enhances nutrient uptake and facilitates chelation of minerals and nutrients for better absorption.

Enhanced Plant Physiology

Improves various aspects of plant physiology such as germination, photosynthesis, growth, blossom, vigor, and yield.

Components	Composition (%) w/w
Acetic Acid	1.60
Chitosan	0.40

Composition

Dosage & Application

To be used in agriculture as a natural fungicide:Seed Soaking: Dilute with water at a ratio of 1:120 for vegetable seeds.Seed Dressing: Use 75–150ml diluted with 10L of water for every 100kg of field seed.Root Dipping: Dilute with water at a ratio of 1:100–200.Foliar application on crops:Preventive: Apply 1L per acre, conducting 1 to 2 rounds with a one-week gap between sprays.Curative: Apply 1.5L per acre, conducting 2 to 3 rounds with a one-week gap between sprays.To preserve harvested fruits and vegetables:Spray 0.5–1L diluted with 1–2L water over 100kg, depending on surface area.

FAQ

How does chitosan benefit agriculture?

Chitosan acts as both a biostimulant and a biopesticide in crops. It enhances seed germination, root development, and chlorophyll synthesis, leading to increased biomass and yield. Additionally, chitosan induces systemic acquired resistance in plants, inhibiting fungal and bacterial pathogens and improving stress tolerance. omexcanada

Are chitosan supplements suitable for vegetarians?

Most commercial chitosan is derived from crustacean shells (shrimp, crab), making it unsuitable for strict vegetarians. However, chitosan can also be extracted from fungal sources (mushrooms), offering a vegetarian-friendly alternative. scindeks.ceon

How is nano chitosan made?

Chitosan nanoparticles (ChNPs) are commonly synthesized via ionotropic gelation (polyelectrolyte complexation) using tripolyphosphate, or through emulsification–crosslinking, nanoprecipitation, and spray-drying. These methods produce particles ranging from ~100 nm to 1 µm, enabling tailored size and release profiles. wikipedia

What are the applications of chitosan in medicine?

Chitosan’s biocompatibility and mucoadhesive properties make it ideal for wound dressings, drug delivery (oral, nasal, ocular), tissue engineering, and hemostatic agents. ChNPs enhance drug solubility, protect bioactives, and enable controlled release for therapies in cancer, infections, and gene delivery. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih

What are the benefits of chitosan nanoparticles?

ChNPs offer:

Enhanced bioactivity: Improved antimicrobial, antioxidant, and elicitor functions due to higher surface area. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih
Controlled release: Sustained delivery of nutrients or drugs.
Targeted delivery: Mucoadhesion and cell penetration in medical and agricultural contexts.
Improved solubility: Overcoming chitosan’s poor solubility at physiological pH. wikipedia

What is chitosan supplement used for?

Consumers use chitosan as a dietary fiber to bind fats in the digestive tract, potentially aiding weight management. It is also promoted for cholesterol reduction and as a prebiotic to support gut health. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih