What it takes to control plant pathogenic fungi using Chitosan and Chitosan-based nanoparticles in the twenty-first century

The use of nanoparticles is a safe approach that offers a novel control method against different fungal pathogens affecting plants. The negative impacts of chemical fungicides worldwide have compelled the utilization of new strategies to manage plant diseases. The use of nanoparticles in plant prote...

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Main Authors: Ahmad, Khairulmazmi, Bashir Kutawa, Abdulaziz, Mohd Zobir, Syazwan Afif
Format: Book Section
Language:English
Published: Springer Nature 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116932/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116932/1/116932.pdf
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author Ahmad, Khairulmazmi
Bashir Kutawa, Abdulaziz
Mohd Zobir, Syazwan Afif
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Bashir Kutawa, Abdulaziz
Mohd Zobir, Syazwan Afif
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description The use of nanoparticles is a safe approach that offers a novel control method against different fungal pathogens affecting plants. The negative impacts of chemical fungicides worldwide have compelled the utilization of new strategies to manage plant diseases. The use of nanoparticles in plant protection offers target delivery, strong efficacy, and unique mechanisms of action with low toxic impacts. Chitosan has attracted attention as a result of its desirable qualities and antimicrobial activities. Chitosan nanoparticles alone or when coupled with other compounds (active ingredients) provided a great effect against plant pathogenic fungi. It gives two benefits (disease control and improving the defense mechanisms in the host). Because of the need for natural antimicrobial agents that could minimize the negative effects of chemical pesticides. This work aimed to explore the unique properties of chitosan and the antifungal potentialities of chitosan-based and chitosan nanoparticles alone against several fungal phytopathogens. In addition, the mechanisms of action against different fungal pathogens and biosafety are also extensively discussed. The use of chitosan and chitosan-based nanotechnological approaches has been promising for the management of fungal pathogens affecting varieties of plant species; this method is considered safe for the environment and the host plants.
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spelling upm-1169322025-04-18T03:36:02Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116932/ What it takes to control plant pathogenic fungi using Chitosan and Chitosan-based nanoparticles in the twenty-first century Ahmad, Khairulmazmi Bashir Kutawa, Abdulaziz Mohd Zobir, Syazwan Afif The use of nanoparticles is a safe approach that offers a novel control method against different fungal pathogens affecting plants. The negative impacts of chemical fungicides worldwide have compelled the utilization of new strategies to manage plant diseases. The use of nanoparticles in plant protection offers target delivery, strong efficacy, and unique mechanisms of action with low toxic impacts. Chitosan has attracted attention as a result of its desirable qualities and antimicrobial activities. Chitosan nanoparticles alone or when coupled with other compounds (active ingredients) provided a great effect against plant pathogenic fungi. It gives two benefits (disease control and improving the defense mechanisms in the host). Because of the need for natural antimicrobial agents that could minimize the negative effects of chemical pesticides. This work aimed to explore the unique properties of chitosan and the antifungal potentialities of chitosan-based and chitosan nanoparticles alone against several fungal phytopathogens. In addition, the mechanisms of action against different fungal pathogens and biosafety are also extensively discussed. The use of chitosan and chitosan-based nanotechnological approaches has been promising for the management of fungal pathogens affecting varieties of plant species; this method is considered safe for the environment and the host plants. Springer Nature 2024 Book Section PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116932/1/116932.pdf Ahmad, Khairulmazmi and Bashir Kutawa, Abdulaziz and Mohd Zobir, Syazwan Afif (2024) What it takes to control plant pathogenic fungi using Chitosan and Chitosan-based nanoparticles in the twenty-first century. In: Nanoparticles in Plant Biotic Stress Management. Springer Nature, Singapore, pp. 247-263. ISBN 9789819708505 10.1007/978-981-97-0851-2_9
spellingShingle Ahmad, Khairulmazmi
Bashir Kutawa, Abdulaziz
Mohd Zobir, Syazwan Afif
What it takes to control plant pathogenic fungi using Chitosan and Chitosan-based nanoparticles in the twenty-first century
title What it takes to control plant pathogenic fungi using Chitosan and Chitosan-based nanoparticles in the twenty-first century
title_full What it takes to control plant pathogenic fungi using Chitosan and Chitosan-based nanoparticles in the twenty-first century
title_fullStr What it takes to control plant pathogenic fungi using Chitosan and Chitosan-based nanoparticles in the twenty-first century
title_full_unstemmed What it takes to control plant pathogenic fungi using Chitosan and Chitosan-based nanoparticles in the twenty-first century
title_short What it takes to control plant pathogenic fungi using Chitosan and Chitosan-based nanoparticles in the twenty-first century
title_sort what it takes to control plant pathogenic fungi using chitosan and chitosan-based nanoparticles in the twenty-first century
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http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116932/1/116932.pdf