Table 4.

Summary of advantages and disadvantages of natural and synthetic fungicides.

Antifungals	Advantages	Disadvantages
Natural	more environment friendly, decompose more easily in the natural environment and may have less impact on ecosystems; fewer residues in plants and food products; lower risk of developing resistance.	often shorter duration of action than synthetic substances, more frequent treatments required; if used incorrectly they may be toxic to humans and animals; less stable composition.
Synthetic	often more effective in plant protection and more efficient for plant production; their composition and properties can be precisely controlled; more stable and durable, their effect lasts longer than that of natural substances; better control of seed dressing processes and more precisely adjusted dosing; cheaper to produce, easier to store and transport.	often toxic to humans and animals, health risks; negative impact on the environment, contamination of soil, groundwater, and surface water.