MUMBAI, India, July 31 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202411098113 A) filed by Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research An Indian on December 11, 2024, for An Alginate Based Coating Composition Comprising Trans-Cinnamaldehyde For The Management Of Postharvest Rot Of Apples.
Inventors include Meenu Katoch; Pragya Rani; Mohini Sharma; and Zabeer Ahmed.
The application for the patent was published on July 24, 2026, under issue no. 30/2026.
Abstract: An Alginate Based Coating Composition Comprising Trans-Cinnamaldehyde for the Management of Postharvest Rot of Apples The present invention provides an innovative approach for managing postharvest rot in apples. The coating composition is designed to harness the antifungal properties of trans-cinnamaldehyde, a natural compound derived from cinnamon, known for its potent antifungal characteristics along with other synergistic components as surfactant and glycerin. The alginate matrix serves as a carrier for trans-cinnamaldehyde, providing a protective barrier against fungal pathogens during the postharvest storage of apples. The antimicrobial efficacy of the coating was evaluated over an extended period, demonstrating a significant reduction in postharvest rot compared to untreated controls. The invention is a sustainable and effective solution for enhancing the shelf life of apples while minimizing the reliance on synthetic fungicides.
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