Recent advances in the applications of nano-agrochemicals for sustainable agricultural development

H Singh, A Sharma, SK Bhardwaj, SK Arya… - … Science: Processes & …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Modern agricultural practices have triggered the process of agricultural pollution. This
process can cause the degradation of eco-systems, land, and environment owing to the …

Metal nanoparticles as novel antifungal agents for sustainable agriculture: Current advances and future directions

AR Cruz-Luna, H Cruz-Martínez, A Vásquez-López… - Journal of Fungi, 2021 - mdpi.com
The use of metal nanoparticles is considered a good alternative to control phytopathogenic
fungi in agriculture. To date, numerous metal nanoparticles (eg, Ag, Cu, Se, Ni, Mg, and Fe) …

Use of copper, silver and zinc nanoparticles against foliar and soil-borne plant pathogens

AA Malandrakis, N Kavroulakis… - Science of the total …, 2019 - Elsevier
Nano-fungicides are expected to play an important role in future plant disease management
as eco-friendly alternatives of conventional synthetic fungicides. In the present study, the …

Metallic nanoparticles: a promising arsenal against antimicrobial resistance—unraveling mechanisms and enhancing medication efficacy

S Wahab, A Salman, Z Khan, S Khan… - International journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The misuse of antibiotics and antimycotics accelerates the emergence of antimicrobial
resistance, prompting the need for novel strategies to combat this global issue. Metallic …

Nanomaterials: new weapons in a crusade against phytopathogens

JM Rajwade, RG Chikte, KM Paknikar - Applied microbiology and …, 2020 - Springer
Bacteria, fungi, viruses, and nematodes are the major causal agents of plant diseases.
These phytopathogens are responsible for about 10–40% losses in productivity and quality …

Harnessing the potential of nanobiotechnology in medicinal plants

M Bernela, M Seth, N Kaur, S Sharma… - Industrial Crops and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Medicinal plants have recently gained importance due to the increasing acceptance of
herbal healthcare practices as they serve a plethora of pharmacological effects owing to the …

Inhibitory role of copper and silver nanocomposite on important bacterial and fungal pathogens in rice (Oryza sativa)

AR Chowdhury, R Kumar, A Mahanty, K Mukherjee… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Rice (Oryza sativa) being among the most important food crops in the world is also
susceptible to various bacterial and fungal diseases that are the major stumbling blocks in …

Alteration of crop yield and quality of three vegetables upon exposure to silver nanoparticles in sludge-amended soil

M Li, H Liu, F Dang, H Hintelmann, B Yin… - ACS Sustainable …, 2020 - ACS Publications
The impacts of land application of sludge contaminated with silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs)
on crop yield and nutritional quality are relatively unknown. Chili (Capsicum annuum L.) …

The Application of Copper and Silver Nanoparticles in the Protection of Fagus sylvatica Wood against Decomposition by Fomes fomentarius

J Piętka, A Adamczuk, E Zarzycka, M Tulik, M Studnicki… - Forests, 2022 - mdpi.com
Wood technology is constantly looking for environmentally friendly technological solutions. It
seems that nanotechnology can provide green and environmentally friendly alternatives for …

Novel nanotechnological approaches for managing Phytophthora diseases of plants

GD Avila-Quezada, M Rai - Trends in Plant Science, 2023 - cell.com
Members of the Phytophthora genus are soil-dwelling pathogens responsible for diseases of
several important plants. Among these, Phytophthora infestans causes late blight of …