REVIEW GREEN NANOPARTICLES IN CROP PLANTS DISEASE CONTROL

Abstract

The primary objective of any scientific development is the enhancement of human well-being. There is a dire need for novel strategies for the achievement of sustainable development by using an eco-friendly approach. Green nanotechnology has been a step toward sustainable development in the 21st century. By utilizing processes of green chemistry and green engineering, green nanotechnology offers a cost-effective and environment-friendly approach. Green nanoparticles especially plant-mediated ones have brought a revolution in almost all fields of human beings. Recently, much attention has been given to employing plant-mediated green nanoparticles in crop plant disease control. Every year, 20 to 40% of food crops are lost due to different diseases and pests attack which is a huge loss to the burgeoning human population thereby leading to food scarcity. Using chemical control techniques results in pest resistance thus further worsening the condition. Therefore, much researchis being conducted for use of plant- based green nanoparticles in controlling food crop destruction. This review focuses on the use of plant-mediated green nanoparticles in controlling different crop plant diseases.