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Xu R, Lou Y, Gao Y, Shang S, Song Z, Huang K, Li L, Chen L, Li J. Integrating morphology, physiology, and computer simulation to reveal the toxicity mechanism of eco-friendly rosin-based pesticides. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 369:143855. [PMID: 39615856 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2024] [Revised: 08/05/2024] [Accepted: 11/27/2024] [Indexed: 12/20/2024]
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To mitigate the impact of traditional chemical pesticides on environment, and achieve sustainable crop protection, 24 eco-friendly rosin-based sulfonamide derivatives were synthesized and developed. The in vitro activity assessment showed that compound 4X (Co. 4X) exhibited excellent fungicidal activity against V. mali (EC50 = 1.106 μg/mL), marginally surpassing the positive control carbendazim (EC50 = 1.353 μg/mL). In vivo investigations suggested that Co. 4X exhibited moderate efficacy in mitigating V. mali infection in both apple trees and apples. Physiological assessments revealed that Co. 4X induced severe ultrastructural damage to the mycelium, heightened cell membrane permeability, and inhibited SDH protein activity. Subsequent biosafety evaluations affirmed the environment-friendly of Co. 4X on Zebrafish (LC50(96h) = 25.176 μg/mL). Toxicological research revealed that Co. 4X caused damage to the cells of Zebrafish gills, liver, and intestines, resulting in impaired respiratory, detoxification, digestion, and absorption functions of Zebrafish. In summary, the findings of this study contribute to a deeper understanding of the toxicity mechanisms of novel pesticides, decreasing environmental risks caused by traditional chemical pesticides, and improving the effective management of novel pesticide applications.
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- Renle Xu
- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210042, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210042, People's Republic of China
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- Division of Laboratory Safety and Services, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- Division of Laboratory Safety and Services, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- Division of Laboratory Safety and Services, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China.
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Xu R, Kong Y, Lou Y, Wu J, Gao Y, Shang S, Song Z, Song J, Li J. Design, synthesis and biological activity evaluation of eco-friendly rosin-based fungicides for sustainable crop protection. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2024; 80:5898-5908. [PMID: 39032014 DOI: 10.1002/ps.8323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND Utilizing fungicides to protect crops from diseases is an effective method, and novel eco-friendly plant-derived fungicides with high efficiency and low toxicity are urgent requirements for sustainable crop protection. RESULT Two series of rosin-based fungicides (totally 35) were designed and synthesized. In vitro fungicidal activity revealed that Compound 6a (Co. 6a) effectively inhibited the growth of Valsa mali [median effective concentration (EC50) = 0.627 μg mL-1], and in vivo fungicidal activity suggested a significant protective efficacy of Co. 6a in protecting both apple branches (35.12% to 75.20%) and apples (75.86% to 90.82%). Quantum chemical calculations (via density functional theory) results indicated that the primary active site of Co. 6a lies in its amide structure. Mycelial morphology and physiology were investigated to elucidate the mode-of-action of Co. 6a, and suggested that Co. 6a produced significant cell membrane damage, accelerated electrolyte leakage, decreased succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) protein activity, and impaired physiological and biochemical functions, culminating in mycelial mortality. Molecular docking analysis revealed a robust binding energy (ΔE = -7.29 kcal mol-1) between Co. 6a and SDH. Subsequently, biosafety evaluations confirmed the environmentally-friendly nature of Co. 6a via the zebrafish model, yet toxicological results indicated that Co. 6a at median lethal concentration [LC50(96)] damaged the gills, liver and intestines of zebrafish. CONCLUSION The above research offers a theoretical foundation for exploiting eco-friendly rosin-based fungicidal candidates in sustainable crop protection. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Renle Xu
- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, People's Republic of China
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- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, People's Republic of China
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- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, People's Republic of China
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- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, Michigan, 48502, USA
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- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, People's Republic of China
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Zhou R, Liu X, Hui T, Ye J, Chen G, Lei P, Li J, Feng J, Gao Y. Discovery of Novel Cyclobutyl Oxime Ester Derivatives Containing an α,β-Unsaturated Carbonyl Moiety as Potential Mitochondrial Toxins. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:22054-22062. [PMID: 39320050 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c05066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/26/2024]
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As part of continuous work to explore novel and efficient fungicides originating from natural products, a series of cyclobutyl oxime ester derivatives containing an α,β-unsaturated carbonyl moiety were designed and synthesized. In line with the primary evaluation of the inhibitory effect on common pathogenic fungi causing crop failure, a systematic study on the antifungal activity of target compounds against Rhizoctonia solani was carried out. Most target compounds exhibited satisfactory antifungal activity, and 10 of them were superior to the positive control trifloxystrobin. The most notable median effective concentration (EC50) of compound 6b was 1.70 μg/mL, which was considerable for an intensive study. The control efficacy of compound 6b on potted rice against R. solani was superior to trifloxystrobin at identical concentration. The mycelial morphology and cell membrane permeability of the treated fungi were disrupted, and the meaningful enzyme activities of SDH and POD were also restrained. The reactive oxygen species, nuclear morphology, and mitochondrial membrane potential of the treated hypha reflected an apparent difference compared with the normal morphology, which represented mitochondrial function damage. In addition, chemical features essential for the activity and docking mode within the compound and cytochrome bc1 complex were accessed by computer-aided technology. This study provided insights into the development of new green and efficient fungicides targeting the mitochondria.
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- Rui Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
- Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
- Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
- Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
- Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
- Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
- Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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Wang J, Duan X, Li J, Yuan W, Si H, Zhang J, Song J, Chen S, Wang Z, Liao S. Pinonic Acid Derivatives Containing Thiourea Motif: Promising Antifungal Lead Compound Targeting Cellular Barrier of Colletotrichum fructicola. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024. [PMID: 39356831 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c04448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/04/2024]
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In order to explore novel antifungal lead compounds from plant essential oil, thirty-two pinonic acid derivatives containing thiourea groups were designed and synthesized using α-pinene as a raw material. One of these pinonic acid derivatives compound 3a exhibited noteworthy in vitro antifungal activity against Colletotrichum fructicola (EC50 = 9.22 mg/L), which was comparable to that of the positive control kresoxim-methyl (EC50 = 9.69 mg/L). Structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies demonstrated that the introduction of thiourea groups, F atoms, and Cl atoms into the structure of pinonic acid derivatives significantly improved their antifungal activity. The in vivo antifungal test revealed that compound 3a could effectively control pear anthracnose. It also proved that compound 3a showed low acute oral toxicity to honeybees (LD50 > 100 μg/bee) and low or no cytotoxicity to LO2 and HEK293 cell lines. The preliminary mechanism of action studies revealed that compound 3a caused mycelium deformity, increased cell membrane permeability, blocked the normal process of phospholipase C on the cell membrane, and reduced mycelium protein content. The results of molecular docking studies demonstrated the stable binding of compound 3a to phospholipase C and chitin synthetase. This study suggested that compound 3a could be used as a promising lead compound for the development of novel antifungal agents targeting the cellular barrier of C. fructicola.
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- Jiulong Wang
- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Improved Variety Breeding and Efficient Utilization of Native Tree Species, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, People's Republic of China
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- Yichun Forestry Bureau, Yichun 336099, People's Republic of China
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- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Improved Variety Breeding and Efficient Utilization of Native Tree Species, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, People's Republic of China
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- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Improved Variety Breeding and Efficient Utilization of Native Tree Species, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, People's Republic of China
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- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Improved Variety Breeding and Efficient Utilization of Native Tree Species, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, People's Republic of China
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- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Improved Variety Breeding and Efficient Utilization of Native Tree Species, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Natural Sciences, University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, Michigan 48502, United States
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- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Improved Variety Breeding and Efficient Utilization of Native Tree Species, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, People's Republic of China
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- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Improved Variety Breeding and Efficient Utilization of Native Tree Species, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, People's Republic of China
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- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Improved Variety Breeding and Efficient Utilization of Native Tree Species, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, People's Republic of China
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Wang X, Gao DM, Li J, Wang X, Xu J, Zhang H, Gao Y, Wu H, Ma Z. Synthesis of Indolyl Isothiocyanate and Its Inhibitory Activity against Fungi. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:21869-21876. [PMID: 39288071 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c03033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/19/2024]
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Based on previous research, this study synthesized 24 compounds by splicing the substructures of the indolyl group and the isothiocyanate group. Alternaria alternata, Phytophthora capsici, Botrytis cinerea, and Valsa mali were used to test the activity of the target compounds. At 100 μg/mL, compounds 8, 13, 14, and 17 exhibited excellent inhibitory effects of more than 80% on P. capsici, B. cinerea, and V. mail. The EC50 values of compounds 13 and 14 were 0.64 and 2.08 μg/mL, respectively. Potted antifungal activity demonstrated that compounds 13 and 14 had a protective effect of around 80% against B. cinerea at 200 μg/mL. Further physiological and biochemical studies on B. cinerea revealed that compound 13 thickened cell walls and caused mitochondrial vacuolization. Moreover, theoretical calculations indicated that the charge distribution of indolyl isothiocyanate compounds played a crucial role in the observed fungicidal activity. In summary, this study provided fundamental reference data for the derivative synthesis of these indolyl isothiocyanate compounds.
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- Xian Wang
- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China
- Provincial Center for Bio-Pesticide Engineering, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China
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- Pharmaceuticals and Chemical Engineering, Yangling Vocational & Technical College Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China
- Provincial Center for Bio-Pesticide Engineering, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China
- Provincial Center for Bio-Pesticide Engineering, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China
- Provincial Center for Bio-Pesticide Engineering, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China
- Provincial Center for Bio-Pesticide Engineering, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China
- Provincial Center for Bio-Pesticide Engineering, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China
- Provincial Center for Bio-Pesticide Engineering, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China
- Provincial Center for Bio-Pesticide Engineering, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China
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Liu H, Cai C, Zhang X, Li W, Ma Z, Feng J, Liu X, Lei P. Discovery of Novel Cinnamic Acid Derivatives as Fungicide Candidates. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:2492-2500. [PMID: 38271672 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c05655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Structural diversity derivatization from natural products is an important and effective method of discovering novel green pesticides. Cinnamic acids are abundant in plants, and their unparalleled structures endow them with various excellent biological activities. A series of novel cinnamic oxime esters were designed and synthesized to develop high antifungal agrochemicals. The antifungal activity, structure-activity relationship, and action mechanism were systematically studied. Compounds 7i, 7u, 7v, and 7x exhibited satisfactory activity against Gaeumannomyces graminis var. tritici, with inhibition rates of ≥90% at 50 μg/mL. Compounds 7z and 7n demonstrated excellent activities against Valsa mali and Botrytis cinerea, with median effective concentration (EC50) values of 0.71 and 1.41 μg/mL, respectively. Compound 7z exhibited 100% protective and curative activities against apple Valsa canker at 200 μg/mL. The control effects of 7n against gray mold on tomato fruits and leaves were all >96%, exhibiting superior or similar effects to those of the commercial fungicide boscalid. Furthermore, the quantitative structure-activity relationship was established to guide the further design of higher-activity compounds. The preliminary results on the action mechanism revealed that 7n treatment could disrupt the function of the nucleus and mitochondria, leading to reactive oxygen species accumulation and cell membrane damage. Its primary biochemical mechanism may be inhibiting fungal ergosterol biosynthesis. The novel structure, simple synthesis, and excellent activity of cinnamic oxime esters render them promising potential fungicides.
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- Hanru Liu
- Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
- Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
- Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
- Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
- Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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Ye J, Liu X, Zhou R, Hui T, Li J, Feng J, Ma Z, Gao Y. Natural terpene-based derivatives to control postharvest sclerotinia rot and the involved potential mechanism. Int J Food Microbiol 2024; 409:110461. [PMID: 37922858 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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In an effort to develop novel postharvest preservatives of satisfactory environmental compatibility from natural monoterpene, a series of terpene-based derivatives containing oxime ester were designed and prepared. In this research, the inhibitory effect of target compounds against S. sclerotiorum were evaluated though in vitro and in vivo tests. It was investigated that most compounds exhibited promising antifungal activity, especially compound 4k with EC50 value of 3.02 μg/mL, which was significantly superior to commercial fungicide trifloxystrobin. Notably, compound 4k improved the physicochemical quality of carrot including weight loss, contents of titratable acidity, ascorbic acid, carotenoid, malondialdehyde, and enzymes activities, ensuring post-harvest preservation. Simultaneously, the mycelial morphology, ultrastructure, cell wall permeability, and defense/respiration-related enzymes of S. sclerotiorum were destructed. The preliminary toxicity evaluation of target compounds indicated that the prepared target compounds possessed safety and low toxicity. Additionally, the essential chemical features for activity and interaction mode between molecule and cytochrome bc1 complex were inquired by computer-aid technology. The study provided meaningful insight into formulation of natural terpene-based fresh-keeping agent to resist postharvest decay infected by S. sclerotiorum.
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- Jiuhui Ye
- Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China; Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China; Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China; Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China; Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China; Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China; Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management of Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China; Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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Xu R, Chen K, Han X, Lou Y, Gu S, Gao Y, Shang S, Song Z, Song J, Li J. Design and Synthesis of Antifungal Candidates Containing Triazole Scaffold from Natural Rosin against Valsa mali for Crop Protection. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023. [PMID: 37318049 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c02002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Two series of dehydroabietyl-1,2,4-triazole-4-Schiff-based derivatives were synthesized from rosin to control plant fungal diseases. In vitro evaluation and screening of the antifungal activity were performed using Valsa mali, Colletotrichum orbiculare, Fusarium graminearum, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, and Gaeumannomyces graminis. Compound 3f showed excellent fungicidal activity against V. mali (EC50 = 0.537 μg/mL), which was significantly more effective than the positive control fluconazole (EC50 = 4.707 μg/mL). Compound 3f also had a considerable protective effect against V. mali (61.57%-92.16%), which was slightly lower than that of fluconazole (85.17-100%) at 25-100 μg/mL. Through physiological and biochemical analyses, the preliminary mode of action of compound 3f against V. mali was explored. Ultrastructural observation of mycelia showed that compound 3f hindered the growth of the mycelium and destroyed the ultrastructure of V. mali seriously. Conductivity analysis and laser scanning confocal microscope staining showed that compound 3f changed cell-membrane permeability and caused accumulation of reactive oxygen species. The enzyme activity results showed that compound 3f significantly inhibited the activity of CYP51 (59.70%), SOD (76.9%), and CAT (67.86%). Molecular docking identified strong interaction energy between compound 3f and crystal structures of CYP51 (-11.18 kcal/mol), SOD (-9.25 kcal/mol), and CAT (-8.79 kcal/mol). These results provide guidance for the discovery of natural product-based antifungal pesticide candidates.
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- Renle Xu
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Materials, College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Materials, College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Materials, College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Materials, College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Materials, College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210042, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210042, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, Michigan 48502, United States
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Materials, College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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Li J, Ye J, Zhou R, Gui K, Li J, Feng J, Ma Z, Lei P, Gao Y. Systematic Study on Turpentine-Derived Amides from Natural Plant Monoterpenes as Potential Antifungal Candidates. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:5507-5515. [PMID: 36988236 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c00314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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To overcome the high volatility, low aqueous solubility, and few definite action sites of monoterpenoid pesticides and improve their properties and effectiveness in the control of crop pathogenic fungi, herein, a series of natural turpentine-based amide derivatives exhibiting satisfactory antifungal activity were designed and synthesized. A systematic study was conducted on antifungal activity and the physiological and biochemical response of compounds 5o (EC50 = 1.139 μg/mL) and 5j (EC50 = 1.762 μg/mL) against Rhizoctonia solani. The effect of the target compound on the potential target-site succinate dehydrogenase was evaluated. The soluble concentrates of compounds 5o and 5j possessing good performance and control effects were prepared for practical application. To conduct a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between structural descriptors and activity, four representative title compounds were selected for theoretical calculation: 5o, 5j, 5k, and 5j. The binding mode of compound 5o and boscalid with succinate dehydrogenase was analyzed via molecular docking. This study provides a reference for the development of monoterpene pesticides with high efficiency, elucidated target sites, and the appropriate formula.
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- Jiening Li
- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Materials, College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
- International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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Pan T, Ye J, Li J, Gui K, Li J, Feng J, Ma Z, Lei P, Gao Y. Discovery of Terpene-Derived Quaternary Ring Compounds Containing an Oxime Moiety as Potential Fungicides. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:3164-3172. [PMID: 36748863 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c07387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Terpene-derived quaternary ring compounds with an oxime moiety were designed and prepared to create fungicides from natural products. A preliminary assessment of their antifungal activity against seven common pathogenic fungi was conducted, and the median effective concentration (EC50) values against Rhizoctonia solani were obtained. The effects of compound 6a19 (3-bromothiophene-containing), which had an outstanding EC50 value (1.62 μg/mL), on the morphology, ultrastructure, reactive oxygen species production, mitochondrial membrane potential, nuclear morphology, and defense-related and respiration-related enzyme activities of mycelia were evaluated. The test compound was speculated to obstruct the bio-oxidative process, inhibiting mycelial growth. Compound 6a19 exhibited a satisfactory in vivo control effect on leaf sheath-infected rice plants. After treating rice plants with 50, 100, and 200 μg/mL 6a19, the protective and therapeutic efficacy values were 48.3 and 70.3%, 58.6 and 75.7%, and 69.0 and 81.1%, respectively. Moreover, a linear quantitative structure-activity relationship (R2 = 0.932, F = 61.3, and S2 = 0.020) was established using density functional theory calculations. Four chemical descriptors that were crucial to the antifungal activity were analyzed: the number of occupied electronic levels of atoms, the minimum atomic orbital electronic population, maximum net atom charge for a H atom, and minimum net atomic charge. In overall consideration of experimental results, it was speculated that the target compounds satisfactorily inhibited R. solani by interfering with biological oxidation pathways, which provided an insight into the future intensive and systematic action mechanism. This research is promising for the invention of novel fungicides from natural terpenes with multiple potential targets and satisfactory ecological compatibility.
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- Tingmin Pan
- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Xianyang 712100, Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
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Duan X, Zhang L, Si H, Song J, Wang P, Chen S, Luo H, Rao X, Wang Z, Liao S. Synthesis, Antifungal Activity, Cytotoxicity and QSAR Study of Camphor Derivatives. J Fungi (Basel) 2022; 8:jof8080762. [PMID: 35893130 PMCID: PMC9332567 DOI: 10.3390/jof8080762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Control of fungal phytopathogens affecting crops and woodlands is an important goal in environmental management and the maintenance of food security. This work describes the synthesis of 37 camphor derivatives, of which 27 were new compounds. Their antifungal effects on six fungi were evaluated in vitro. Compounds 3a, 4a and 5k showed strong antifungal activity against Trametes versicolor, with EC50 values of 0.43, 6.80 and 4.86 mg/L, respectively, which were better than that of tricyclazole (EC50 118.20 mg/L) and close to or better than that of carbendazim (EC50 1.20 mg/L). The most potent compound, 3a, exhibited broad-spectrum antifungal activity towards six fungi with EC50 values within the range of 0.43–40.18 mg/L. Scanning electron microscopy demonstrated that compounds 3a, 4a and 5k gave irregular growth and shriveling of the mycelia. In vitro cytotoxicity evaluation revealed that the tested camphor derivatives had mild or no cytotoxicity for LO2 and HEK293T cell lines. Quantitative structure−activity relationship (QSAR) analysis revealed that the number of F atoms, relative molecular weight, the atomic orbital electronic population and total charge on the positively charged surfaces of the molecules of camphor derivatives have effects on antifungal activity. The present study may provide a theoretical basis for a high-value use of camphor and could be helpful for the development of novel potential antifungals.
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- Xinying Duan
- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Camphor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (X.D.); (L.Z.); (H.S.); (P.W.); (S.C.); (H.L.)
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- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Camphor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (X.D.); (L.Z.); (H.S.); (P.W.); (S.C.); (H.L.)
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- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Camphor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (X.D.); (L.Z.); (H.S.); (P.W.); (S.C.); (H.L.)
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- Department of Natural Sciences, University of Michigan-Flint, 303E Kearsley, Flint, MI 48502, USA;
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- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Camphor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (X.D.); (L.Z.); (H.S.); (P.W.); (S.C.); (H.L.)
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- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Camphor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (X.D.); (L.Z.); (H.S.); (P.W.); (S.C.); (H.L.)
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- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Camphor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (X.D.); (L.Z.); (H.S.); (P.W.); (S.C.); (H.L.)
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China;
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- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Camphor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (X.D.); (L.Z.); (H.S.); (P.W.); (S.C.); (H.L.)
- Correspondence: (Z.W.); (S.L.); Tel.: +86-0791-83813243 (S.L.)
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- East China Woody Fragrance and Flavor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Camphor Engineering Research Center of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, College of Forestry, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (X.D.); (L.Z.); (H.S.); (P.W.); (S.C.); (H.L.)
- Correspondence: (Z.W.); (S.L.); Tel.: +86-0791-83813243 (S.L.)
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Wang Y, Mu Y, Hu X, Zhang C, Gao Y, Ma Z, Feng J, Liu X, Lei P. Indole/Tetrahydroquinoline as Renewable Natural Resource-Inspired Scaffolds in the Devising and Preparation of Potential Fungicide Candidates. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:4582-4590. [PMID: 35385275 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c07879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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As a continuous effort toward developing novel and highly efficient agrochemicals for integrated management of crop pathogens, two series of oxime ester derivatives from indole and tetrahydroquinoline natural scaffolds were prepared. Guided by the preliminary inhibition rates against ubiquitous and representative fungi, the antifungal profile of the target compounds against Valsa mali was intensively and extensively studied. The tetrahydroquinoline-based derivatives 12a-12r exerted a promising inhibition effect, especially against V. mali. The remarkable compounds 12p (R = 4-OCF3) and 12r (R = 4-OBn) with EC50 values of 0.81 and 0.47 μg/mL, respectively, have a far more prominent activity than commercial fungicide trifloxystrobin. The biochemistry and physiology responses of V. mali after treatment with target compound 12p was examined, and the fruit body production, hyphae morphology, and organelles were profoundly affected. Moreover, the curative effects of compound 12p on apple detached branches and leaves were 57.69 and 64.84% at 100 μg/mL, respectively, which were even superior to that of trifloxystrobin. Meanwhile, the three-dimensional quantitative structure-activity relationship model [comparative molecular field analysis (CoMFA): q2 = 0.823, r2 = 0.924, F = 189.781, and standard error of estimation (SEE) = 0.138 and comparative molecular similarity index analysis (CoMSIA): q2 = 0.795, r2 = 0.904, F = 145.644, and SEE = 0.156] indicated that the antifungal activity of target compounds was facilitated by crucial structural factors, which would render inspiration for further design and discovery of novel fungicidal candidates.
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- Yujia Wang
- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
- Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
- Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
- Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
- Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
- Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
- Shaanxi Research Center of Biopesticide Engineering & Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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