Synthesis, characterization, and antifungal activity of chitosan–copper nanocomposites against crop pathogens (opens in new tab)

Chitosan–copper nanoparticles (CHT–Cu NPs) were synthesized using an ionic gelation approach and evaluated for their physicochemical properties and antifungal activity against major fungal pathogens of chickpea and citrus. For instance, “In recent years, nanotechnology-based formulations have emerged as promising strategy for sustainable disease management”. Dynamic light scattering analysis revealed uniformly sized nanoparticles (~150 nm) with low polydispersity and a positive surface charge...