The present invention relates to the fields of
biotechnology,
phytochemistry and
food technology and provides an additive for preserving cells, tissues and / or food, and the use of synthetic peptides for the preparation of said additive. The present invention can be used, among other applications, for extending the
shelf life of food and providing higher
food safety. In one embodiment, the additive of the present invention provides substantial preservation of fruits by a
single application of the additive, providing treatment of plants or food to prevent the appearance of harmful organisms such as
bacteria or fungi, for example those associated with the rotting of fruits, including strawberries, Xylella fastidiosa in coffee plants and orange groves. In one embodiment, the additive of the present invention provides substantial preservation of flowers or inflorescences by a
single application of the additive, providing an alternative to the rapid
wilting, rotting or appearance of fungi associated with the storage, transport and / or pharmaceutical
processing of flowers or inflorescences with
phytochemical value, including
Gerbera, industrial
cannabis (
Cannabis), among others. In one embodiment, when the additive is applied, in addition to delaying the
germination process, the additive of the present invention also provides substantial preservation of the
metabolic state of the sprouts or seedlings and can therefore be used to synchronize
germination and adjust the time of planting or
germination, as well as other agronomic or botanical advantages.