Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs): as nanopesticides and nanofertilizers

Abstract

Nanotechnology is evolving as an important field of sciences due to its promising role in the agricultural sector. Nanotechnology is being increasingly used to improve crop yield and reducing the harmful agents used in crop protection. Recently silver nanoparticles have gained utmost attention due its uses in various areas of human interest whether it be agriculture, industry, medicine and human health. They are the most popular metallic nanoparticles and its various antimicrobial and antioxidant as well as anticancer properties have been reported. This mini review aims to present and discuss development of cost effective techniques for the synthesis and recovery of silver nanoparticles that have agricultural importance. Many of its applications in plant disease control and other aspects such as their role as nanopesticides or nanofertilizers have been discussed.