Nanotechnology as a Promising Tool against Phytopathogens: A Futuristic Approach to Agriculture

Manjit Kumar Ray, Awdhesh Kumar Mishra, Yugal Kishore Mohanta (), Saurov Mahanta, Ishani Chakrabartty, Neelam Amit Kungwani, Satya Kumar Avula, Jibanjyoti Panda and Ramesh Namdeo Pudake ()
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Manjit Kumar Ray: Nano-Biotechnology and Translational Knowledge Laboratory, Department of Applied Biology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya, Techno City, 9th Mile, Baridua 793101, India
Awdhesh Kumar Mishra: Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
Yugal Kishore Mohanta: Nano-Biotechnology and Translational Knowledge Laboratory, Department of Applied Biology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya, Techno City, 9th Mile, Baridua 793101, India
Saurov Mahanta: National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Guwahati Centre, Guwahati 781008, India
Ishani Chakrabartty: Learning and Development Solutions, Indegene Pvt. Ltd., Manyata Tech Park, Nagarwara, Bangalore 560045, India
Neelam Amit Kungwani: Marine Biotechnology, Gujarat Biotechnology University, Gandhinagar 382355, India
Satya Kumar Avula: Natural and Medical Sciences Research Centre, University of Nizwa, Nizwa 616, Oman
Jibanjyoti Panda: Nano-Biotechnology and Translational Knowledge Laboratory, Department of Applied Biology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya, Techno City, 9th Mile, Baridua 793101, India
Ramesh Namdeo Pudake: Amity Institute of Nanotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201313, India

Agriculture, 2023, vol. 13, issue 9, 1-41

Abstract: It is crucial to increase agricultural yields to fulfill the rising demand for food and the security it provides for a growing population. To protect human food supplies and agricultural outputs, disease management is essential. Plant infections are a silent enemy of economic crop production and cross-border commerce of agricultural goods, inflicting roughly 20–30% losses a year. If infections are accurately and rapidly detected and identified, this can be minimized, and specialized treatment can be given. The current methods of preventing plant diseases are utterly dependent on agrochemicals, which have adverse effects on the ecosystem. By improving their solubility, lengthening their shelf life, and lowering their toxicity, nanotechnology can help reduce the harmful effects of pesticides and fungicides in a sustainable and environmentally responsible way. Engineered nanoparticles can be used to control plant diseases either by using the nanoparticle itself or as a carrier for fungicides and antibiotics. Regardless of the many prospective benefits of using nanoparticles, few nanoparticle-based products have been made commercially available for use in more widespread applications. For rapid and accurate spotting of plant diseases, the combination of nanotechnology systems with molecular diagnostics acts as an alternative where the detection may be taken in on a portable miniaturized appliance. By minimizing the application of chemicals and adopting quick identification of infections, nanotechnology might sustainably minimize many issues in disease control. This review outlines the tools and techniques used in the diagnosis of plant diseases and their management and explains how nanotechnology works, along with the current tools and their prospects for the future of plant protection.

Keywords: nanotechnology; sustainability; plant disease; detection; diagnosis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q1 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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