期刊
MOLECULES
卷 27, 期 16, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/molecules27165152
关键词
human health; pesticide utilization; postharvest quality; shelf life
资金
- Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research
Fresh fruits and vegetables are important sources of nutrients and plant chemicals. However, the use of chemical pesticides has negative effects on human health and the environment. Natural plant extracts, such as aloe vera, lemongrass, and neem, are promising alternatives as they are safe and effective. This review discusses the latest research on natural alternatives to chemical pesticides.
Fresh fruits and vegetables, being the source of important vitamins, minerals, and other plant chemicals, are of boundless importance these days. Although in agriculture, the green revolution was a milestone, it was accompanied by the intensive utilization of chemical pesticides. However, chemical pesticides have hazardous effects on human health and the environment. Therefore, increasingly stimulating toward more eco-friendly and safer alternatives to prevent postharvest losses and lead to improving the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables. Proposed alternatives, natural plant extracts, are very promising due to their high efficacy. The plant-based extract is from a natural source and has no or few health concerns. Many researchers have elaborated on the harmful effects of synthetic chemicals on human life. People are now much more aware of safety and health concerns than ever before. In the present review, we discussed the latest research on natural alternatives for chemical synthetic pesticides. Considering that the use of plant-based extracts from aloe vera, lemongrass, or neem is non-chemical by-products of the fruits and vegetable industry, they are proved safe for human health and may be integrated with economic strategies. Such natural plant extracts can be a good alternative to chemical pesticides and preservatives.
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