Green Molecules in Plant Health Management

Abstract

Green molecules, includes salicylic acid, jasmonic acid, saponins, chitosan, etc offers many promising avenues for plant health management. They offer a natural and sustainable approach for crop protection, with a lower environmental impact than synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Furthermore, green molecules can enhance plant growth; improve abiotic stress tolerance such as drought, salinity, and heavy metal toxicity, improving crop performance under adverse environmental conditions which ultimately result in better yield. Green molecules have been shown to be effective against a range of plant pathogens, including bacteria, fungi and viruses. In the future, the use of green molecules in plant health management is likely to continue to grow. As consumers increasingly demand sustainable and environmentally friendly products, the demand for green molecules in agriculture is likely to increase. Furthermore, as research into the mechanisms of action of green molecules continues, new and more effective green molecules are likely to be developed, further expanding their potential applications in plant health management. Nevertheless, there are also some challenges associated with the use of green molecules in the field. For example, the effectiveness of green molecules can vary depending on environmental conditions, such as temperature and humidity. Furthermore, the use of green molecules can require higher application rates and more frequent applications than synthetic pesticides, which can increase costs and labor requirements.