The article reviews the use of plant extracts as biofungicides in organic farming, highlighting their potential to address the challenges posed by phytopathogenic fungi. Phytopathogenic fungi cause significant crop losses, affecting food security and sustainability. Plants have evolved to produce secondary metabolites (SMs) such as terpenes, alkaloids, and phenolic compounds, which can be extracted to create biofungicides. These biofungicides are non-phytotoxic, environmentally friendly, and have various mechanisms of action against phytopathogens, including inhibiting fungal growth, damaging cell membranes, and disrupting metabolic processes. The review covers the biosynthesis of these SMs, their mechanisms of action, extraction techniques, and formulation methods. It also discusses the biological activity of plant extracts on phytopathogenic fungi, regulatory frameworks, advantages, and disadvantages of using biofungicides. The global trend towards organic farming and consumer demand for natural products make biofungicides an attractive alternative to synthetic fungicides. However, commercialization is hindered by registration processes, high costs, and the need for extensive testing. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of developing more biofungicides and improving their regulatory approval processes to support sustainable agriculture.The article reviews the use of plant extracts as biofungicides in organic farming, highlighting their potential to address the challenges posed by phytopathogenic fungi. Phytopathogenic fungi cause significant crop losses, affecting food security and sustainability. Plants have evolved to produce secondary metabolites (SMs) such as terpenes, alkaloids, and phenolic compounds, which can be extracted to create biofungicides. These biofungicides are non-phytotoxic, environmentally friendly, and have various mechanisms of action against phytopathogens, including inhibiting fungal growth, damaging cell membranes, and disrupting metabolic processes. The review covers the biosynthesis of these SMs, their mechanisms of action, extraction techniques, and formulation methods. It also discusses the biological activity of plant extracts on phytopathogenic fungi, regulatory frameworks, advantages, and disadvantages of using biofungicides. The global trend towards organic farming and consumer demand for natural products make biofungicides an attractive alternative to synthetic fungicides. However, commercialization is hindered by registration processes, high costs, and the need for extensive testing. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of developing more biofungicides and improving their regulatory approval processes to support sustainable agriculture.