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Review
. 2024 Feb 19;40(3):104.
doi: 10.1007/s11274-024-03911-5.

Tiny but mighty: metal nanoparticles as effective antimicrobial agents for plant pathogen control

Abhijeet Shankar Kashyap  1 , Nazia Manzar  2 , Shailesh Kumar Vishwakarma  3 , Chetna Mahajan  4 , Utpal Dey  5
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Review

Tiny but mighty: metal nanoparticles as effective antimicrobial agents for plant pathogen control

Abhijeet Shankar Kashyap et al. World J Microbiol Biotechnol. .

Abstract

Metal nanoparticles (MNPs) have gained significant attention in recent years for their potential use as effective antimicrobial agents for controlling plant pathogens. This review article summarizes the recent advances in the role of MNPs in the control of plant pathogens, focusing on their mechanisms of action, applications, and limitations. MNPs can act as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent against various plant pathogens, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Different types of MNPs, such as silver, copper, zinc, iron, and gold, have been studied for their antimicrobial properties. The unique physicochemical properties of MNPs, such as their small size, large surface area, and high reactivity, allow them to interact with plant pathogens at the molecular level, leading to disruption of the cell membrane, inhibition of cellular respiration, and generation of reactive oxygen species. The use of MNPs in plant pathogen control has several advantages, including their low toxicity, selectivity, and biodegradability. However, their effectiveness can be influenced by several factors, including the type of MNP, concentration, and mode of application. This review highlights the current state of knowledge on the use of MNPs in plant pathogen control and discusses the future prospects and challenges in the field. Overall, the review provides insight into the potential of MNPs as a promising alternative to conventional chemical agents for controlling plant pathogens.

Keywords: AgNPs; AuNPs; CuONPs; Metal-Nanoparticles; Microbes; ZnONPs.

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