Nanotechnology-Driven Insights into Plants: Mechanisms, Detection, and Sustainable Control
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Nanoscience".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 1714
Editor
Interests: nanotechnology in plant–pathogen interactions; nano-enabled analysis of host–pathogen interactions; nanoparticles in plant immune modulation; molecular mechanisms of nano–plant–pathogen interplay; nano-based detection of plant pathogens; smart nanomaterials for plant disease control; nano-biocontrol strategies in plant pathology; nanotechnology in plant disease resistance; sustainable nano-enabled plant protection; advanced nanodiagnostics in phytopathology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Plant systems are central to global food security, to environmental sustainability, and to the stability of ecosystems. Advancing our understanding of plant biology at the molecular, cellular, and physiological levels is essential for improving the productivity and resilience of crops under changing environmental conditions.
In recent years, nanotechnology has emerged as a transformative tool in plant science, offering unprecedented opportunities for precise monitoring, the targeted delivery of agrochemicals, the enhancement of plant growth, and the modulation of plants' responses to both biotic and abiotic stresses. In particular, nano-enabled strategies are increasingly being applied for plant disease control, agricultural pest management, and the detection and mitigation of harmful contaminants such as mycotoxins, thereby contributing to improved crop protection and food safety.
This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research on nanotechnology-driven insights into plant systems. We welcome original research articles and reviews focusing on nano-enabled diagnostics, nanoparticle-based delivery systems, and smart nanomaterials that enhance plant performance, protection, and resilience. The topics of interest include molecular mechanisms of nano–plant interactions, nano-enabled sensing technologies, pest and disease management, mycotoxin detection and control, plant nutrition, stress physiology, and sustainable crop management strategies.
Studies addressing environmental safety, risk assessment, and the practical agricultural applications of nanotechnology are particularly encouraged, supporting the development of safe-by-design and scalable solutions for sustainable agriculture and food safety.
Dr. Ezzeldin Ibrahim
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanotechnology
- plant–pathogen interactions
- plant immunity
- nanoparticles
- nano-enabled diagnostics
- disease management
- antimicrobial nanomaterials
- nano-biocontrol
- sustainable agriculture
- phytopathology
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