Journal
JOURNAL OF FUNGI
Volume 8, Issue 4, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/jof8040367
Keywords
beneficial microbes; biocontrol agents; Trichoderma; Hypocrea; nanostructures
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- Deanship of Scientific Research at Shaqra University
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Traditional nanoparticle synthesis methods are expensive and hazardous, while microbial synthesis offers a green and rapid alternative for various applications. This review focuses on the synthesis of metal nanoparticles from Trichoderma species for agri-food applications and discusses their potential benefits and drawbacks.
Traditional nanoparticle (NP) synthesis methods are expensive and generate hazardous products. It is essential to limit the risk of toxicity in the environment from the chemicals as high temperature and pressure is employed in chemical and physical procedures. One of the green strategies used for sustainable manufacturing is microbial nanoparticle synthesis, which connects microbiology with nanotechnology. Employing biocontrol agents Trichoderma and Hypocrea (Teleomorphs), an ecofriendly and rapid technique of nanoparticle biosynthesis has been reported in several studies which may potentially overcome the constraints of the chemical and physical methods of nanoparticle biosynthesis. The emphasis of this review is on the mycosynthesis of several metal nanoparticles from Trichoderma species for use in agri-food applications. The fungal-cell or cell-extract-derived NPs (mycogenic NPs) can be applied as nanofertilizers, nanofungicides, plant growth stimulators, nano-coatings, and so on. Further, Trichoderma-mediated NPs have also been utilized in environmental remediation approaches such as pollutant removal and the detection of pollutants, including heavy metals contaminants. The plausible benefits and pitfalls associated with the development of useful products and approaches to trichogenic NPs are also discussed.
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