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Fundamentals of Edible Coatings and Combination with Biocontrol Agents: A Strategy to Improve Postharvest Fruit Preservation Miranda, Marcela Bai, Jinhe Pilon, Lucimeire Torres, Rosario Casals, Carla Bover-Cid, Sara Teixidó, Neus Producció Vegetal Postcollita Challenges in global food supply chains include preserving postharvest quality and extending the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. The utilization of edible coatings (ECs) combined with biocontrol agents (BCAs) represents a promising strategy to enhance the postharvest quality and shelf life of these commodities. This review analyzes the most recent developments in EC technologies and their combination with BCAs, highlighting their synergistic effects on postharvest pathogen control and quality maintenance. Various types of ECs, including polysaccharides, proteins, and lipids, are discussed alongside coating fundamentals and the mechanisms through which BCAs contribute to pathogen suppression. The review also highlights the efficacy of these combined approaches in maintaining the physicochemical properties, sensory attributes, and nutritional value of fruits. Key challenges such as regulatory requirements, consumer acceptance, and the scalability of these technologies are addressed. Future research directions are proposed to optimize formulations, improve application techniques, and enhance the overall efficacy of these biocomposite coatings and multifunctional coatings. By synthesizing current knowledge and identifying gaps, this review provides a comprehensive understanding of the potential and limitations of using ECs and BCAs for sustainable postharvest management. 2025-10-22T11:15:22Z 2025-10-22T11:15:22Z 2025-10-22T11:15:22Z 2024-09-20 info:eu-repo/semantics/article Miranda, Marcela, Jinhe Bai, Lucimeire Pilon, Rosario Torres, Carla Casals, Cristina Solsona, and Neus Teixidó. 2024. “Fundamentals of Edible Coatings and Combination with Biocontrol Agents: A Strategy to Improve Postharvest Fruit Preservation.” Foods 13 (18): 2980–80. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13182980. ‌ 2304-8158 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12327/3490 https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13182980 eng Foods http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess Attribution 4.0 International MDPI