Biogenic silver-selenium nanocomposites as an effective and sustainable alternative for controlling citrus canker

Key Points

• Biogenic silver-selenium nanocomposites effectively reduce citrus canker in treated plants, showcasing significant potential for agriculture.
• The application showed a reduction rate of approximately 70%, providing a promising alternative to chemical pesticides.
• Assessment using laboratory experiments demonstrated the efficacy of these nanocomposites across various citrus varieties.
• Sustainable nanocomposite solutions—further field trials needed to validate these findings. In vitro studies were employed.