Abstract
Plant pathogens pose a significant threat to global food security and agricultural productivity. Timely and accurate detection of these pathogens is crucial for effective disease management. Biosensors have emerged as powerful tools for rapid, sensitive, and specific detection and diagnosis of plant pathogens. This paper provides an overview of the role of biosensors in plant pathogen detection and diagnosis, highlighting their advantages, limitations, and current advancements in the field. This paper discuss on the various types of biosensors, their working principles, and their applications in plant pathology. Furthermore, this review explore future prospects and challenges in the development and implementation of biosensors for enhanced plant disease management.
Biosensors play an important role in the detection of plant pathogens. Plant pathogens can cause significant economic losses in agriculture, and early detection is critical for disease management. Biosensors can detect plant pathogens in real-time, providing rapid and accurate diagnosis of diseases. Biosensors work by detecting the presence of specific molecules, such as proteins or nucleic acids that are associated with plant pathogens. There are several types of biosensors that can be used for plant pathogen detection, including optical biosensors, electrochemical biosensors, and immunosensors. Optical biosensors use light to detect the presence of specific molecules. They can be used to detect plant pathogens in plant tissues or in environmental samples such as soil or water. Electrochemical biosensors measure changes in electrical properties caused by the presence of specific molecules, and they can be used to detect plant pathogens in both plant tissues and environmental samples. Immunosensors use antibodies to detect specific molecules. They can be used to detect plant pathogens in plant tissues, soil, or water. Immunosensors are particularly useful for detecting viral plant pathogens, which can be difficult to detect using other methods. Overall, biosensors provide a rapid, sensitive, and specific method for detecting plant pathogens. They can be used in a variety of settings, including research laboratories, greenhouses, and field settings, to diagnose plant diseases and monitor disease outbreaks.
Keywords
Biosensor, Plant Pathogen, Disease, Detection, Agriculture
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