A Comprehensive Review: Nanotechnology scope and application in plant disease management
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Nanotechnology has the potential for addressing current issues related to agriculture and is an innovative technique for increasing the production of crops. A wide variety of materials, such as metal, metallic oxides, nonmetals, ceramics, semiconductors, polymeric structures, lipid-based nanostructures, carbon-based nanostructures and quantum dots, are included in nanoparticles, which range in size from 1 to 100 na-nometers. Their use asherbicides, pesticides, insecticides, and nano fertilizers has been made easier by their large surface area, strong reactivity, and nanoscale size. Furthermore, nanoparticles can be engineered to function as carriers of genetic material, molecular probes, and agrichemicals as well as biosensors in the diagnosis of plant diseases. The use of nanotechnology in plant pathology has increased dramatically in the last ten years, with nanomaterials being essential for molecular tools for study, disease management, and detection. Utilizing metallic and metallic oxide nanoparticles as antibacterial agents and nano fertilizers to inhibit infections and improve plant health has received a lot of attention. Much research has also been done on their potential as sensor technology for accurate and quick diagnosis of plant diseases. The field of nanotechnology provides promising alternatives as the need for environmentally friendly agricultural methods grows globally in the face of climate change issues. Nanoparticles have the potential to completely transform agricultural disease management techniques by reducing chemical inputs and facilitating the quick identification of pathogenic organisms, hence promoting sustainable as well as resilient food systems.
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