Role of Modern Technologies in Plant Disease Management: A Comprehensive Review of Benefits, Challenges, and Future Perspectives
Kavita Kansotia
Department of Plant Pathology, SKN Agriculture University, Jobner, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
D. R. K. Saikanth *
SRF, ICAR-ATARI, ZONE-X Hyderabad, India.
Rajesh Kumar
Department of Agriculture, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University Jalandhar,144030, India.
Prince Jayasimha Pamala
Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Green Fileds, Vaddeswaram, A.P. – 522302, India.
Pradeep Kumar
Division of Agricultural Engineering, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012, India.
Shivam Kumar Pandey
Rashtriya Raksha University, India.
Triyugi Narain Kushwaha
Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This thorough analysis examines how contemporary technologies are altering the control of plant diseases. The introduction gives a general overview of the situation, explaining the historical context and the need for modern solutions. The paper then explores the various advantages that contemporary technologies offer for managing plant diseases, emphasizing developments in methods for detection, monitoring, and control. But putting these technologies into practice is not without its difficulties; the third segment methodically looks at these issues, covering everything from infrastructure and knowledge gaps to financial consequences.
The fourth section highlights the effective uses of contemporary technologies to control plant diseases through a detailed analysis of case cases. These real-world instances highlight the effectiveness and significance of technology-based treatments. After that, the article turns its attention to the current situation and probable future developments, providing insights into how modern technologies are now being used to manage plant diseases and projecting future trends and developments.
The evaluation comes to a close in the last section with helpful suggestions for incorporating and utilizing contemporary technologies. Actionable techniques are given to practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders to maximize the advantages of these technological interventions while overcoming obstacles.
In the age of contemporary technologies, this review is an invaluable tool for scholars, decision-makers, and business experts navigating the ever-changing field of plant disease management.
Keywords: Plant disease, plant disease control, contemporary technologies