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Nanoparticles as Potential Antivirals in Agriculture

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  • Marcela Vargas-Hernandez

    (Faculty of Engineering, Campus Amealco, Autonomous University of Queretaro, Carretera Amealco Temazcaltzingo, km 1, Centro, C.P., Amealco de Bonfil, Queretaro 76850, Mexico)

  • Israel Macias-Bobadilla

    (Laboratory of Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Campus Amazcala, Autonomous University of Queretaro, Carretera a Chichimequillas, km 1 S/N, C.P., El Marques, Queretaro 76265, Mexico)

  • Ramon Gerardo Guevara-Gonzalez

    (Laboratory of Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Campus Amazcala, Autonomous University of Queretaro, Carretera a Chichimequillas, km 1 S/N, C.P., El Marques, Queretaro 76265, Mexico)

  • Enrique Rico-Garcia

    (Laboratory of Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Campus Amazcala, Autonomous University of Queretaro, Carretera a Chichimequillas, km 1 S/N, C.P., El Marques, Queretaro 76265, Mexico)

  • Rosalia Virginia Ocampo-Velazquez

    (Laboratory of Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Campus Amazcala, Autonomous University of Queretaro, Carretera a Chichimequillas, km 1 S/N, C.P., El Marques, Queretaro 76265, Mexico)

  • Luciano Avila-Juarez

    (Faculty of Engineering, Campus Amealco, Autonomous University of Queretaro, Carretera Amealco Temazcaltzingo, km 1, Centro, C.P., Amealco de Bonfil, Queretaro 76850, Mexico)

  • Irineo Torres-Pacheco

    (Laboratory of Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Campus Amazcala, Autonomous University of Queretaro, Carretera a Chichimequillas, km 1 S/N, C.P., El Marques, Queretaro 76265, Mexico)

Abstract

Viruses are estimated to be responsible for approximately 50% of the emerging plant diseases, which are difficult to control, and in some cases, there is no cure. It is essential to develop therapy practices to strengthen the management of these diseases caused by viruses in economically important crops. Metal nanoparticles (MeNPs) possess diverse physicochemical properties that allow for them to have a wide range of applications in industry, including nanomedicine and nano-agriculture. Currently, there are reports of favorable effects of the use of nanoparticles, such as antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral effects, in animals and plants. The potential antiviral property of MeNPs makes them a powerful option for controlling these histological agents. It is crucial to determine the dosage of NPs, the application intervals, their effect as a biostimulant, and the clarification of the mechanisms of action, which are not fully understood. Therefore, this review focuses on discussing the ability of metal nanoparticles and metal oxides to control viruses that affect agriculture through an exhaustive analysis of the characteristics of the particles and their interaction processes for a possibly beneficial effect on plants.

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  • Marcela Vargas-Hernandez & Israel Macias-Bobadilla & Ramon Gerardo Guevara-Gonzalez & Enrique Rico-Garcia & Rosalia Virginia Ocampo-Velazquez & Luciano Avila-Juarez & Irineo Torres-Pacheco, 2020. "Nanoparticles as Potential Antivirals in Agriculture," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 10(10), pages 1-18, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:10:y:2020:i:10:p:444-:d:421780
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    1. Noemi L. Acuña-Fuentes & Marcela Vargas-Hernandez & Samantha de Jesus Rivero-Montejo & Luisa K. Rivas-Ramirez & Israel Macias-Bobadilla & Viviana Palos-Barba & Eric M. Rivera-Muñoz & Ramon G. Guevara-, 2022. "Antiviral Activity of TiO 2 NPs against Tobacco Mosaic Virus in Chili Pepper ( Capsicum annuum L.)," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 12(12), pages 1-14, December.
    2. Samantha de Jesus Rivero-Montejo & Marcela Vargas-Hernandez & Irineo Torres-Pacheco, 2021. "Nanoparticles as Novel Elicitors to Improve Bioactive Compounds in Plants," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 11(2), pages 1-16, February.
    3. Manjit Kumar Ray & Awdhesh Kumar Mishra & Yugal Kishore Mohanta & Saurov Mahanta & Ishani Chakrabartty & Neelam Amit Kungwani & Satya Kumar Avula & Jibanjyoti Panda & Ramesh Namdeo Pudake, 2023. "Nanotechnology as a Promising Tool against Phytopathogens: A Futuristic Approach to Agriculture," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 13(9), pages 1-41, September.

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