Abstract
As the human population is increasing rapidly, providing sufficient and functional food is a very important problem nowadays. Using the findings of novel scientific research such as biotechnology and nanotechnology to increase production efficiency and reduce postharvest waste could be the best solution to this problem. Nanotechnology involving nanoparticles can be beneficial in all branches of science. Many applications of nanotechnology in agricultural sciences also emerged recently. Nanotechnology can be used to extend the shelf life of horticultural products, such as controlling the growth and development of microorganisms, introducing a new generation of packaging coverage (films), nanoemulsion, and nanobiosensors for labeling products, which is considered a fundamental step toward automated storage control. Rotting of vegetables following harvest is a combined effect of oxidative reaction and microbial deterioration. This chapter addresses the possible aspects of nanotechnology-based advancements for minimizing postharvest losses of harvested crops and enhancing the socioeconomical progress of growers in particular.
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