Abstract
Engineered nanomaterials (ENM) have a high potential for use in several areas of agriculture including plant pathology. Nanoparticles (NPs) alone can be applied for disease management due to their antimicrobial properties. Moreover, nanobiosensors allow a rapid and sensitive diagnosis of pathogens because NPs can be conjugated with nucleic acids, proteins and other biomolecules. The use of ENM in diagnosis, delivery of fungicides and therapy is an eco-friendly and economically viable alternative. This review focuses on different promising studies concerning ENM used for plant disease management including viruses, fungi, oomycetes and bacteria; diagnosis and delivery of antimicrobials and factors affecting the efficacy of nanomaterials, entry, translocation and toxicity. Although much research is required on metallic NPs due to the possible risks to the final consumer, ENMs are undoubtedly very useful tools to achieve food security in the world.
Key points
• Increasing global population and fungicides have necessitated alternative technologies.
• Nanomaterials can be used for detection, delivery and therapy of plant diseases.
• The toxicity issues and safety should be considered before the use of nanomaterials.
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Avila-Quezada, G.D., Golinska, P. & Rai, M. Engineered nanomaterials in plant diseases: can we combat phytopathogens?. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 106, 117–129 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-021-11725-w
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