Chapter 6 Utilization of nanoparticles in plant protection against biotic stresses
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Abstract
Nanotechnology has emerged as a promising field for developing novel strategies to protect plants against biotic stresses caused by pests and diseases. Biotic stress is a major threat to crop productivity worldwide, and conventional methods of plant protection such as pesticides and fungicides have significant limitations. Nanoparticles (NPs) have unique physical and chemical properties that make them effective tools for combating biotic stresses. This review summarizes the recent advances in the utilization of NPs for plant protection against biotic stresses. It covers a range of topics including the mechanisms of action of NPs, their effects on plant growth and physiology, and their potential applications in agriculture. The review highlights the potential of NPs as an eco-friendly and sustainable approach for plant protection against biotic stresses as well as their potential to enhance the efficacy of conventional plant protection methods. The review also discusses the challenges and potential risks associated with the use of NPs in agriculture and the need for further research to understand their long-term effects on the environment and human health.
Abstract
Nanotechnology has emerged as a promising field for developing novel strategies to protect plants against biotic stresses caused by pests and diseases. Biotic stress is a major threat to crop productivity worldwide, and conventional methods of plant protection such as pesticides and fungicides have significant limitations. Nanoparticles (NPs) have unique physical and chemical properties that make them effective tools for combating biotic stresses. This review summarizes the recent advances in the utilization of NPs for plant protection against biotic stresses. It covers a range of topics including the mechanisms of action of NPs, their effects on plant growth and physiology, and their potential applications in agriculture. The review highlights the potential of NPs as an eco-friendly and sustainable approach for plant protection against biotic stresses as well as their potential to enhance the efficacy of conventional plant protection methods. The review also discusses the challenges and potential risks associated with the use of NPs in agriculture and the need for further research to understand their long-term effects on the environment and human health.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents VII
- Chapter 1 Nanomaterials: classification, synthesis methods, and physicochemical characterization 1
- Chapter 2 Nanoparticles and medicinal plants: a visualized analysis of the core and theme content of the reports in the period of 2018–2022 59
- Chapter 3 Nanofertilizers: recent approach in crop production 93
- Chapter 4 Iron-based nanomaterials are emerging nanofertilizers to fulfil iron deficiency 145
- Chapter 5 Nanoparticles as soil amendments 163
- Chapter 6 Utilization of nanoparticles in plant protection against biotic stresses 181
- Chapter 7 Recent advances in nano-enabled agriculture for improving plant performances under abiotic stress condition 197
- Chapter 8 Nanomaterials as new techniques in plant priming technology 247
- Chapter 9 Nanoparticles for the improved horticultural crop production 271
- Chapter 10 Nanomaterials and postharvest management of horticultural crops 283
- About the editors 311
- List of contributors 313
- Index 317
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents VII
- Chapter 1 Nanomaterials: classification, synthesis methods, and physicochemical characterization 1
- Chapter 2 Nanoparticles and medicinal plants: a visualized analysis of the core and theme content of the reports in the period of 2018–2022 59
- Chapter 3 Nanofertilizers: recent approach in crop production 93
- Chapter 4 Iron-based nanomaterials are emerging nanofertilizers to fulfil iron deficiency 145
- Chapter 5 Nanoparticles as soil amendments 163
- Chapter 6 Utilization of nanoparticles in plant protection against biotic stresses 181
- Chapter 7 Recent advances in nano-enabled agriculture for improving plant performances under abiotic stress condition 197
- Chapter 8 Nanomaterials as new techniques in plant priming technology 247
- Chapter 9 Nanoparticles for the improved horticultural crop production 271
- Chapter 10 Nanomaterials and postharvest management of horticultural crops 283
- About the editors 311
- List of contributors 313
- Index 317
