A Combinatorial Nanobased Spray-Induced Gene Silencing Technique for Crop Protection and Improvement

Recent research reports have shown that plant pests andpathogenshave depleted the crop yield widely, which has led to an increaseddependence on commercial pesticides and fungicides. Increased usageof these pesticides has also shown adverse effects on the environment,therefore many techniques have been implemented for solving the issue,some of which include using nanobioconjugates, RNA(i), which put intouse double-stranded RNAs to inhibit gene expression. A more innovativeand eco-friendly strategy includes spray induced gene silencing, whichis being increasingly implemented. This review delves into the eco-friendlyapproach of spray induced gene silencing (SIGS) in combination withnanobioconjugates, which have been used concerning various plant hostsand their pathogens to provide improved protection. Furthermore, nanotechnologicaladvancements have been understood by addressing the scientific gapsto provide a rationale for the development of updated techniques incrop protection.

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Recent research reports have shown that plant pests and pathogens have greatly reduced crop yield, leading to increased reliance on commercial pesticides and fungicides. However, the increased usage of these chemicals has negative effects on the environment. To address this issue, various techniques such as nanobioconjugates and RNA(i) have been implemented, with a more eco-friendly approach being spray induced gene silencing (SIGS). This review examines the combination of SIGS and nanobioconjugates for improved crop protection against different plant hosts and their pathogens, and highlights the importance of nanotechnological advancements in developing updated techniques.