Nanoparticles: a safe way towards fungal diseases

Nanoparticles: a safe way towards fungal diseases

Recent studies demonstrate an increasing number of virulent fungal diseases in plants resulting in economic losses. Several techniques are being used for the rapid recognition and control of fungal pathogens. Applications of different chemical fungicides are not an eco-friendly approach towards fung...

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Published in:Archiv für Phytopathologie und Pflanzenschutz Vol. 53; no. 17-18; pp. 781 - 792
Main Authors: Atiq, Muhammad, Naeem, Isra, Sahi, Shahbaz Talib, Rajput, Nasir Ahmed, Haider, Ehsan, Usman, Muhammad, Shahbaz, Hamza, Fatima, Kiran, Arif, Ehtsham, Qayyum, Abdul
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis 13-07-2020
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:
Agricultural management
Agriculture
Alternaria alternata
Antiinfectives and antibacterials
Curvularia lunata
Economic impact
Environmental pollution
Fungal diseases
Fungi
Fungicides
green synthesis
Health hazards
Microorganisms
Nanoparticles
Nanotechnology
Pathogens
Pesticides
Plant diseases
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Summary:Recent studies demonstrate an increasing number of virulent fungal diseases in plants resulting in economic losses. Several techniques are being used for the rapid recognition and control of fungal pathogens. Applications of different chemical fungicides are not an eco-friendly approach towards fungal diseases as it causes environmental pollution and have health hazard effects on human beings. "Bionanotechnology" offers an efficient, eco-friendly alternative source for the proper management of fungal pathogens in the agriculture. Plant-based nanotechnology is an advanced method, which certainly open new era in the field of agriculture to overcome such problems. Interestingly, in comparison to traditional fungicides, recent studies using the nanoparticles based on phyto-extracts because of their reducing ability and anti-microbial activities presented successful outcomes. Nanoparticles, despite, improving the plant health, also meet the increasing demand for high yield in agriculture. This review is mainly focused on the limitations of chemicals and potential of different strategies for the management of fungal diseases through nanoparticles.
ISSN:0323-5408
1477-2906
DOI:10.1080/03235408.2020.1792599