article · Plant Nano Biology
Pests and disease infestations significantly reduce crop productivity and threaten food security worldwide. Standard control techniques rely heavily on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, which carry notable health and environmental risks while showing limited long-term efficacy. Nanotechnology offers a targeted alternative for plant protection. Because of their adjustable surface charge, high surface area, and controlled release capabilities, nanoparticles can deliver agrochemicals directly to specific plant tissues or targeted pests. Formulated as nanofertilizers and nanopesticides, these materials provide greater bioavailability, lower toxicity, and reduced environmental exposure compared to standard chemicals. Their modes of action include inducing host resistance and causing cellular disruption in targets, promoting sustainable agriculture while lowering overall chemical consumption.
Conventional agricultural chemicals often harm the surrounding environment and carry health risks for communities. Using nanoparticles allows farmers to apply crop treatments with precision, minimising waste and chemical runoff. This approach supports higher crop yields and protects food supplies while advancing sustainable farming methods.
The work highlights applications for manufacturers of agrochemicals and farm inputs seeking to produce nanofertilizers and nanopesticides. These products could serve commercial growers aiming to reduce chemical reliance. Because this is a broad review outlining mechanisms, synthesis, and future research directions rather than detailing specific product trials, the technology appears to be at an early to intermediate stage of translation.
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Pest and disease infestations pose a significant threat to global food security, drastically lowering plant health and agricultural productivity. Conventional pest management methods, primary reliant on chemical pesticides and fertilizers, often present limited long-term effectiveness and are associated with significant environmental and health risks. In response to these challenges, nanotechnology has arisen as a revolutionary instrument in modern agriculture. Nanoparticles (NPs) have unique physical and chemical properties such as high surface area, adjustable surface charge, and controlled release patterns. These properties enable precise delivery of farm chemicals to specific plant tissues or pest targets. This approach improves effectiveness and reduces unintended environmental exposure. Nanoparticles application in the form of nanofertilizers and nanopesticides provides a sustainable alternative to traditional agricultural inputs, offering controlled release, increased bioavailability, and decreased toxicity. This method not only promotes pest and disease control in plants but reduce toxicity. This review explores the role of nanoparticles in pest and disease managments, their machanisms of action, and their potential contributions to environmental conservation and agricultural sustainability. • Nanoparticles (NPs) enable eco-friendly pest and disease control. • NPs provide a precise targeting of pathogens, and disease sites. • This review underscores the synthesis and use of agro-nanoparticles. • Mechanisms of nanoparticles include cell disruption and resistance induction. • Nanotech reduces chemical use and boosts crop yield. • Future research directions in agri-nanotech were highlighted.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.plana.2025.100177
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