Application of a multisystem coating based on polymeric nanocapsules containing essential oil of Thymus vulgaris L. to increase the shelf life of table grapes (Vitis vinifera L.).

In developing countries, the incidence of postharvest losses reduces the quantity and quality of food for human consumption and causes an economical damage along the food chain, especially, for primary producers. In this study, a multisystem coating (NC-EOt-C) based on pullulan and polymeric nanocapsules containing EO of Thymus vulgaris L. (EOt) was applied to increase the shelf life of table grap...