Fungal plant pathogens are a major threat to global agriculture, contributing to significant crop losses worldwide. The management of fungal pathogens is needed for the security of agricultural products against the diseases caused by them. Present efforts are focused on searching for the non-chemical and effective methods of plant disease management which will not pose any damage to the environment nor does it cause any kind of imbalance in the existing biota. In order to overcome this problem, nanoparticles can be used as an alternative strategy for controlling the plant pathogens due to their effectiveness and environmental-friendly nature. It enables the development of innovative strategies for the control of fungal pathogens that can significantly affect crop yields. Silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) are considered to be the most prominent and effective nanoparticles incorporated with widespread applications, on account of their distinctive characteristics. Hence, they can be employed for effective and eco-friendly disease management, making them an attractive option for managing the plant diseases safely. Besides, being acting as a nanofungicide, it also acts as nanofertilizer enhancing the seed germination as well as plant growth and has the potential to boost the plant metabolism.
Plant pathogens, silver nanoparticles, fungi, nanofungicide, management
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