Tiny but Mighty: Nanoscale Materials in Plant Disease Management
Raja Muthuramalingam, Karol Alves Barroso, J. C. Milagres, V. M. Tedardi, de Oliveira, Vanessa Takeshita, Inès Karmous, Rania El-Tanbouly, Washington da Silva
Abstract
Nanoscale materials are promising tools for managing plant diseases and are becoming important players in the current agritech revolution. However, adopting modern methodologies requires a broad understanding of their effectiveness in solving target problems and their effects on the environment and food chain. Furthermore, it is paramount that such technologies are mechanistically and economically feasible for growers to adopt in order to be sustainable in the long run. This Feature Article summarizes the latest findings on the role of nanoscale materials in managing agricultural plant pathogens. Herein, we discussed the benefits and limitations of using nanoscale materials in plant disease management and their potential impacts on the environment and global food security.