Unveiling Methods to Stimulate Plant Resistance against Pathogens
Roohallah Saberi Riseh1, Mozhgan Gholizadeh Vazvani1
1Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, 7718897111 Rafsanjan, Iran.
Frontiers in Bioscience (Landmark Edition)
|May 30, 2024
Summary
Sustainable agriculture needs new ways to fight plant diseases. This review explores methods to boost plant immunity, like genetic engineering and natural compounds, for eco-friendly crop protection.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Plant Pathology
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Plant diseases threaten global food security and agricultural productivity.
- Conventional pesticide use is unsustainable and environmentally damaging.
- There is a critical need for eco-friendly disease management strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and analyze effective methods for enhancing plant resistance to pathogens.
- To explore both traditional and novel approaches for stimulating plant immunity.
- To provide insights for developing sustainable agricultural disease control.
Main Methods:
- Review of scientific literature on plant defense mechanisms.
- Analysis of genetic engineering, induced systemic resistance (ISR), priming, and natural compounds.
- Examination of the mechanisms, advantages, and limitations of each method.
Main Results:
- Various methods can effectively stimulate plant resistance against pathogens.
- Genetic engineering, ISR, priming, and natural compounds offer promising alternatives to pesticides.
- Understanding these strategies is key to developing sustainable agricultural practices.
Conclusions:
- Harnessing innate plant defense mechanisms is crucial for sustainable agriculture.
- Novel strategies can improve crop resilience and reduce environmental impact.
- This research informs the development of effective, eco-friendly plant disease management.
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