Abstract

CUERVO-OSORIO, Giovanni Alberto; SALAZAR MONCADA, Diego Alberto  and  OSSA-OROZCO, Claudia Patricia. Application of metallic nanoparticles as an alternative in Colombia for the control of "Mal de Panama": review. Rev. ion [online]. 2024, vol.37, n.1, pp.49-63.  Epub May 06, 2024. ISSN 0120-100X.  https://doi.org/10.18273/revion.v37n1-2024004.

Panama disease is a disease that affects banana and plantain plantations, caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Race 4 Tropical (syn: Fusarium odoratissimum). Currently, it is a problem that has drawn the attention of the agricultural sector in Colombia, as it leads to significant economic losses. The fungus control methods are fungicides of chemical origin, whose components can generate environmental contamination and the fungus resistance of its antifungal action. Another alternative implemented is the use of metallic nanoparticles, which is an innovative approach to this problem. This study focuses on a review of the use of metallic nanoparticles for the control of this phytopathogen, in Colombia and the global scale. A literature search on the topic was conducted, consulting databases such as Scopus, Google Scholar, and SCieLo, looking for articles, patents, books, and other sources. Various studies were identified in which metallic nanoparticles were used to control Fusarium sp. fungi. However, a significant gap was observed both in Colombia and globally regarding studies involving metallic nanoparticles against Fusarium sp. oxysporum cubense Race 4 Tropical, the causative agent of Panama disease.

Keywords : Fusarium oxysporum; Panama disease; Metallic nanoparticles.

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