PROTEOMICS AND METABOLOMICS IN PLANT DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Plant diseases jeopardise agricultural productivity and food safety. Traditional methods, such as chemical treatments and breeding for resistant varieties, frequently fail due to pathogen evolution and environmental concerns. Proteomics and metabolomics provide molecular insights into plant-pathogen interactions, which improve disease management strategies. Proteomics investigates protein changes in response to infection, whereas metabolomics examines metabolic shifts to reveal defence mechanisms. Advances in mass spectrometry and bioinformatics have helped us better understand these interactions. Integrating 'omics' data with traditional practices can result in long-term solutions like disease-resistant crops, early detection biomarkers, and natural product-based pesticides.