Demand for food, fibre and medicines has been boosted tremendously for
the explosive population, which has certainly built pressure on the agriculture-based
sector to meet the requirements by various means. Nano-fungicides are fungicidal
formulation that contains fungicide particle size 10−9. These nano-fungicides contain
antimicrobial properties, which could be utilized against plant pathogens such as fungi
and bacteria as a potent pesticide. Nanoparticles of fungicidal properties can be
synthesized using different metals via. copper, silver, etc. Recent reports suggest that
nanoparticles can also be synthesized using biological means such as fungi which pose
effective fungicidal actions. Nanopesticides have their application in various areas such
as agriculture, food, medical industries, storage packaging of food, etc. The present
chapter will light upon the types and methods of nanoparticle synthesis and their
applications. Categories of nano pesticides based on their nature application and source
of synthesis will also be covered. Inventions in nano pesticides could lead us to less
dependence upon conventional chemical pesticides which have adverse effects on
climate, animal and human health.
Keywords: Agriculture industry, Disease management, Nanoparticles, Nanofungicides, Synthesis.
