Exploiting Nanotechnology for Plant Pathogen Detection and Management

In the present day, the demand for food has been rising rapidly. In this raising demand, the most recent advance is the use nanomaterials which have become a vital tool to enhance the crop production and productivity. The nanomaterials can also improve the growth and development of the plants. The crop yield loss of upto 20-40 % has been reported due to biotic stress. Till now, the biotic stress management primarily depended on using the chemicals which has a lot of environmental risks. To overcome some of the risks associated with the use of chemicals for managing biotic stress caused by both microbes and insects,  nanotechnology has emerged as an alternative which is sustainable and ecofriendly Nanotechnology, nanoparticles and quantum dots (QDs) have become vital tools for the rapid and highly accurate detection of specific biological markers. Technologies such as biosensors, QDs, nanostructured platforms, nano-imaging and nanopore DNA sequencing significantly enhance the sensitivity, specificity and speed of pathogen detection. These tools also support high-throughput analysis, facilitate high-quality monitoring and contribute to crop protection. Additionally, nanodiagnostic kits enable quick and efficient detection of plant pathogens, helping specialists to assist farmers in preventing the outbreak of the epidemic diseases.