A REVIEW OF THE POTENTIAL OF SOME NANOPARTICLES IN CONTROLLING PLANT FUNGAL DISEASES

Abstract

The increasing threat of fungal diseases to global crop production necessitates innovative and sustainable control strategies. Fungicides used in conventional applications generate environmental pollution and create resistance challenges, making researchers pursue novel methods. This article investigates the utility of nanoparticles as plant disease protectors by examining their extensive protective range reduced vulnerability to resistance and their environmentally-friendly properties. The current evidence shows promising results although extensive research exists on their extended environmental impact alongside mechanisms of action and large-scale utilization limitations. The study evaluates new antifungal nanoparticle approaches combined with a review of sustainability challenges and future developments for agricultural uses in this field. The use of controlled release mechanisms for these agents enhances their effectiveness and reduces the overall quantity of chemicals required, thereby mitigating environmental impacts. Furthermore, nanotechnology has the potential revolutionized disease surveillance. By developing early detection techniques for rust and powdery mildew,It enable the detection of harmful spores in their initial stages, facilitating timely intervention and mitigating the development of severe illnesses. This proactive approach has the potential to substantially reduce the economic losses often associated with these diseases. Through the application of nanotechnology, the potential exists to confront the challenges posed by potato blight, tomato blight, root rot, rust, and powdery mildew. This approach holds promise for a future where plant diseases can be effectively managed with a high degree of precision, thereby reducing crop losses, decreasing reliance on chemical interventions and ultimately enhancing global food security.