The present invention relates to the use of succinate dehydrogenase Inhibitors for extending shelf life and storage stability of fruits and vegetables, to a method for extending shelf life of fruits and vegetables by applying a succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor to the crops prior to the harvest of the fruits or vegetables and to a fruit or vegetable treated with a succinate dehydrogenase Inhibitor.

Provided herein are chitosan-containing formulations, methods of making such formulations, and methods of using such formulations. Chitosan contemplated for use herein is preferably of high quality and its source is preferably of crustacean origin. The formulations contemplated herein are aqueous, either liquid- or viscous-like, varying in concentration and type of chitosan and acid used, and may include other components. Their uses are diverse, for oral/dental administration or topical/surface application to subjects (e.g. humans or animals) in need thereof or even food commodities, aiming to maintain a good condition where it is applied or contributing to health enhancement, healing, disease prevention or treatment. The present invention also relates to concentrated solutions that may be used for the formulation of other products.

Provided herein are chitosan-containing formulations, methods of making such formulations, and methods of using such formulations. Chitosan contemplated for use herein is preferably of high quality and its source is preferably of crustacean origin. The formulations contemplated herein are aqueous, either liquid- or viscous-like, varying in concentration and type of chitosan and acid used, and may include other components. Their uses are diverse, for oral/dental administration or topical/surface application to subjects (e.g. humans or animals) in need thereof or even food commodities, aiming to maintain a good condition where it is applied or contributing to health enhancement, healing, disease prevention or treatment. The present invention also relates to concentrated solutions that may be used for the formulation of other products.

A novel antimicrobial peptide derived from LL37 peptide has not only an excellent antimicrobial activity for Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria, and antibiotic tolerant bacteria but also low cytotoxicity for cells derived from mouse or human. It can be advantageously used as an effective component of antimicrobial antibiotics, cosmetic composition, food additive, animal feed additive, biopesticides, and quasi-drug.

A method of preserving a harvested cultivated food can include applying a preservative composition onto a cultivated food. The preservative composition can include an amino acid, peptide having the amino acid or protein having the amino acid. The amino acid or peptide or protein having the amino acid can be associated with a water soluble substance. The water soluble substance may facilitate application of the amino acid to the cultivated food and may contribute to the improvement of preservation of the cultivated food post-harvest. A container can be configured for protecting harvested cultivated food by having a chamber with a preservative composition located the container. A substrate can include a preservative composition located on the substrate, which can be applied to a cultivated food to increase preservation.

The present invention provides a composition for freezing control, a composition for freezing a cell, and a composition for freezing a food, which include a compound in which 2 to 5 amino acids, for example, 2, 3, 4, or 5 amino acids are connected to fluorenylmethyloxycarbony (Fmoc) through peptide bonding.

The present invention provides a composition for freezing control, a composition for freezing a cell, and a composition for freezing a food, which include a compound in which 2 to 5 amino acids, for example, 2, 3, 4, or 5 amino acids are connected to fluorenylmethyloxycarbony (Fmoc) through peptide bonding.

According to one embodiment, a method for removing antimicrobial material from a composition includes providing a container that contains a plurality of carbon elements such as granules, rocks and sheets. The carbon elements are submerged with a liquid and a composition that includes an antimicrobial material is deposited in the container. The carbon elements are configured to remove the antimicrobial material from the composition. The level of the liquid in the container is monitored and controlled to maintain a submerged condition of the carbon elements.

According to one embodiment, a method for removing antimicrobial material from a composition includes providing a container that contains a plurality of carbon elements such as granules, rocks and sheets. The carbon elements are submerged with a liquid and a composition that includes an antimicrobial material is deposited in the container. The carbon elements are configured to remove the antimicrobial material from the composition. The level of the liquid in the container is monitored and controlled to maintain a submerged condition of the carbon elements.

The present invention relates to a sprout inhibitor for potato and a method of inhibiting sprout formation in tubers. More particularly, the present invention relates to acetolactate synthase (ALS) herbicide as tuber sprout inhibitor. The present invention further provides compositions comprising acetolactate synthase (ALS) as anti-sprouting agent.