Synthesis of SiO₂-Ag Nanocomposites and evaluation of its antifungal activity Against Gaeumannomyces graminis var. tritici under in vitro conditionns

This study investigates the antifungal efficacy of silicon dioxide-silver (SiO₂-Ag) nanocomposites against Gaeumannomyces graminis var. tritici, the causal agent of take-all disease in cereals. The nanocomposites were synthesized using a chemical method, characterized for their physical and chemical properties, and evaluated for their antifungal activity through in vitro assays. The results demonstrated significant growth inhibition of this pathogen, with a notable reduction in mycelial growth. The findings suggest the potential of SiO₂-Ag nanocomposites as an effective antifungal agent in sustainable agricultural practices.

کلیدواژه ها:

nanocomposites ، Gaeumannomyces graminis ، take-all disease ، sustainable agriculture