Microalgae biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles for application in the control of agricultural pathogens

The occurrence of diseases in cultivars has caused significant losses in global food production. The advancement of nanobiotechnology makes it possible to obtain new products to be used in the control of pathogens in cultivars. Silver nanoparticles can be synthesized by microalgae and are widely kno...

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Published in:Journal of environmental science and health. Part B, Pesticides, food contaminants, and agricultural wastes Pesticides, food contaminants, and agricultural wastes, 2019-08, Vol.54 (8), p.709-716
Main Authors: Terra, Ana Luiza Machado, Kosinski, Roberta da Costa, Moreira, Juliana Botelho, Costa, Jorge Alberto Vieira, Morais, Michele Greque de
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural sector
Algae
Antimicrobial activity
Antimicrobial agents
antimicrobial properties
Biomass
Biosynthesis
Cultivars
Food production
Fungicides
Microalgae
microalgal biomass
nanobiotechnology
Nanomaterials
Nanoparticles
Nanotechnology
Pathogens
Silver
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Summary:The occurrence of diseases in cultivars has caused significant losses in global food production. The advancement of nanobiotechnology makes it possible to obtain new products to be used in the control of pathogens in cultivars. Silver nanoparticles can be synthesized by microalgae and are widely known for their antimicrobial activity. In addition, the biomass produced in microalgal culture for the biosynthesis of the nanoparticles also demonstrates antimicrobial properties, as it can increase the antibacterial and antifungal potential of the silver nanoparticles. In this context, this article addresses the use of microalgae to biosynthesize silver nanoparticles simultaneously with biomass production. In addition, we demonstrate the antimicrobial potential of these nanomaterials, as well as of the microalgal biomass produced in biosynthesis, to use in the control of pathogens in agriculture.
ISSN:0360-1234
1532-4109
DOI:10.1080/03601234.2019.1631098