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Jeschke P. Recent developments in fluorine-containing pesticides. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2024; 80:3065-3087. [PMID: 38073050 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7921] [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: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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To ensure ongoing sustainability, the modern agrochemical industry is faced with enormous challenges. These arise from provision of high-quality food to increasing water use and environmental impact as well as a growing world population. The loss of previous agrochemicals due to consumer perception, changing grower needs and ever-changing regulatory requirements is higher than the number of active ingredients that are being introduced into the crop protection market. Therefore, the development of novel agrochemicals is essential to provide improved efficacy and environmental profiles. In this context, the introduction of fluorine atoms and fluorine-containing motifs into a molecule is an important method to influence its physicochemical properties. These include, for example, small difluoro- and trifluoromethyl, or trifluoromethoxy groups at aryl or heterocyclic aryl moieties but also fragments like 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxycarbonyl, trifluoromethylsulfonyl, trifluoroacetyl, as well as the so far unusal rest like heptafluoro-iso-propyl. This review gives an overview of recent developments of fluorine-containing pesticides launched over the past 7 years and describes a selection of current fluorine-containing development candidates. © 2023 The Authors. Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Peter Jeschke
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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Chen Y, Li Z, Han C, Cao H, Jian X, Sun H, Xiao H, Zhang P, Zhao X, Zou N, Liu F, Dong H, Zhang D. Lignin microcapsules prepared on the basis of flexible skeleton with high foliar retention and UV shielding properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 273:132944. [PMID: 38851616 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132944] [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: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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Lignin-based microcapsules are extremely attractive for their biodegradability and photolysis resistance. However, the water-soluble all-lignin shells were unsatisfactory in terms of rainfall and foliar retention, and lacked the test of agricultural production practices. Herein, a novel microcapsule based on a flexible skeleton formed by interfacial polymerization and absorbed with lignin particles (LPMCs) was prepared in this study. Further analysis demonstrated that the shell was formed by cross-linking the two materials in layers and showed excellent flexibility and photolysis resistance. The pesticide loaded LPMCs showed about 98.68 % and 73.00 % improvement in scour resistance and photolysis resistance, respectively, as compared to the bare active ingredient. The foliar retention performance of LPMCs was tested in peanut plantations during the rainy season. LPMCs loaded with pyraclostrobin (Pyr) and tebuconazole (Teb) exhibited the best foliar disease control and optimum plant architecture, resulting in an increase in yield of about 5.36 %. LPMCs have a promising application prospect in the efficient pesticide utilization, by controlling its deformation, adhesion and release, an effective strategy for controlling diseases and managing plant growth was developed.
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- Yue Chen
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Biology of Vegetable Diseases and Insect Pests, College of Plant Protection, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, PR China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Biology of Vegetable Diseases and Insect Pests, College of Plant Protection, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, PR China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Biology of Vegetable Diseases and Insect Pests, College of Plant Protection, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Tobacco Pest Monitoring & Integrated Management, Tobacco Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, PR China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Biology of Vegetable Diseases and Insect Pests, College of Plant Protection, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, PR China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Biology of Vegetable Diseases and Insect Pests, College of Plant Protection, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps in Southern Xinjiang, College of Agronomy, Tarim University, Alar 843300, PR China
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- Jinan Tianbang Chemical Co., Ltd, Jinan, Shandong 251600, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Wheet Breeding, College of Agronomy, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, PR China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Biology of Vegetable Diseases and Insect Pests, College of Plant Protection, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, PR China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Biology of Vegetable Diseases and Insect Pests, College of Plant Protection, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps in Southern Xinjiang, College of Agronomy, Tarim University, Alar 843300, PR China.
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Biology of Vegetable Diseases and Insect Pests, College of Plant Protection, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong 271018, PR China.
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Gao Y, Xiao W, Gu C, Yu S, Li S, Zou A. Layer-by-layer assembled decomposable nanocapsules for light-responsive release of pesticide imidacloprid on Aphis craccivora Koch. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2024; 80:3207-3214. [PMID: 38353377 DOI: 10.1002/ps.8023] [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: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Conventional pesticide formulations are often inefficient because of low biological uptake after spraying. Controlled release nanopesticides can release pesticides precisely in response to specific stimuli, thereby killing pests and pathogens using the least effective concentration. This study aims to develop nanocapsule-based photo-decomposable nanopesticides for efficient pesticide control. RESULTS The target nanopesticides were successfully fabricated using layer-by-layer assembly of the negative azobenzene-grafted hyaluronic acid (azo-HA) and positive polydimethyldiallylammonium chloride (polyDADMAC), confirmed by UV-visible, dynamic light scattering, Zeta potential and transmission electron microscopy measurements. The particle size and Zeta potential of the fabricated nanocapsules were 220 nm and +46.1 mV, respectively, and the nanocapsules were found to remain stable for up to 30 days. The optimized drug loading and encapsulation ratio of imidacloprid (IMI) in IMI/azo-HA@polyDADMAC were 21.5% and 91.3%, respectively. Cumulative release of IMI from the nanopesticides increased from ~50% to ~95% upon UV light irradiation (365 nm). The half lethal concentration (LC50) value of the nanopesticides toward Aphis craccivora Koch decreased from 2.22 to 0.55 mg L-1 upon UV light irradiation. CONCLUSION The trans to cis transformation of the azo group in HA decomposed IMI/azo-HA@polyDADMAC nanopesticides upon UV irradiation, thus facilitating the release of IMI, resulting in a decrease in the concentration of pesticides required for efficient pesticide control. Our work demonstrated the great potential of light-responsive nanocapsules as a controlled release nanocarrier for efficient and eco-friendly pesticide control in sustainable agriculture. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Yiyun Gao
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China
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Cheng L, Zhou C, Yuan Q, Zhang L, Shao X, Xu X, Li Z, Cheng J. 3D-QSAR model-oriented optimization of Pyrazole β-Ketonitrile derivatives with diphenyl ether moiety as novel potent succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2024. [PMID: 38940289 DOI: 10.1002/ps.8269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND Succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor (SDHI) fungicides play important roles in the control of plant fungal diseases. However, they are facing serious challenges from issues with resistance and cross-resistance, primarily attributed to their frequent application and structural similarities. There is an urgent need to design and develop SDHI fungicides with novel structures. RESULTS Aiming to discover novel potent SDHI fungicides, 31 innovative pyrazole β-ketonitrile derivatives with diphenyl ether moiety were rationally designed and synthesized, which were guided by a 3D-QSAR model from our previous study. The optimal target compound A23 exhibited not only outstanding in vitro inhibitory activities against Rhizoctonia solani with a half-maximal effective concentration (EC50) value of 0.0398 μg mL-1 comparable to that for fluxapyroxad (EC50 = 0.0375 μg mL-1), but also a moderate protective efficacy in vivo against rice sheath blight. Porcine succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) enzymatic inhibitory assay revealed that A23 is a potent inhibitor of SDH, with a half-maximal inhibitory concentration of 0.0425 μm. Docking study within R. solani SDH indicated that A23 effectively binds into the ubiquinone site mainly through hydrogen-bonds, and cation-π and π-π interactions. CONCLUSION The identified β-ketonitrile compound A23 containing diphenyl ether moiety is a potent SDH inhibitor, which might be a good lead for novel fungicide research and optimization. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Liangliang Cheng
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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Liu J, Wang X, Chang J, Du P, Wu J, Hou R, Zhu S, Liu P, Miao X, Zhang P, Zhang Z. Green synthesized lignin nanoparticles for the sustainable delivery of pyraclostrobin to control strawberry diseases caused by Botrytis cinerea. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 274:133488. [PMID: 38944092 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
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Lignin, renowned for its renewable, biocompatible, and environmentally benign characteristics, holds immense potential as a sustainable feedstock for agrochemical formulations. In this study, raw dealkaline lignin (DAL) underwent a purification process involving two sequential solvent extractions. Subsequently, an enzyme-responsive nanodelivery system (Pyr@DAL-NPs), was fabricated through the solvent self-assembly method, with pyraclostrobin (Pyr) loaded into lignin nanoparticles. The Pyr@DAL-NPs shown an average particle size of 250.4 nm, demonstrating a remarkable loading capacity of up to 54.70 % and an encapsulation efficiency of 86.15 %. Notably, in the presence of cellulase and pectinase at a concentration of 2 mg/mL, the release of Pyr from the Pyr@DAL-NPs reached 92.66 % within 120 h. Furthermore, the photostability of Pyr@DAL-NPs was significantly improved, revealing a 2.92-fold enhancement compared to the commercially available fungicide suspension (Pyr SC). Bioassay results exhibited that the Pyr@DAL-NPs revealed superior fungicidal activity against Botrytis cinerea over Pyr SC, with an EC50 value of 0.951 mg/L. Additionally, biosafety assessments indicated that the Pyr@DAL-NPs effectively declined the acute toxicity of Pyr towards zebrafish and posed no negative effects on the healthy growth of strawberry plants. In conclusion, this study presents a viable and promising strategy for developing environmentally friendly controlled-release systems for pesticides, offering the unique properties of lignin.
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- Jun Liu
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Utilization and Conservation of Food and Medicinal Resources in Northern Region, Shaoguan University, Shaoguan 512005, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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Templ J, Schnürch M. Strategies for Using Quaternary Ammonium Salts as Alternative Reagents in Alkylations. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202400675. [PMID: 38587031 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202400675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Alkylation reactions are pivotal in organic chemistry, with wide-ranging utilization across various fields of applied synthetic chemistry. However, conventional reagents employed in alkylations often pose substantial health and exposure risks. Quaternary ammonium salts (QAS) present a promising alternative for these transformations offering significantly reduced hazards as they are non-cancerogenic, non-mutagenic, non-flammable, and non-corrosive. Despite their potential, their use in direct organic transformations remains relatively unexplored. This review outlines strategies for utilizing QAS as alternative reagents in alkylation reactions, providing researchers with safer approaches to chemical synthesis.
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- Johanna Templ
- TU Wien, Institute of Applied Synthetic Chemistry, Getreidemarkt 9/163, 1060, Wien, AUSTRIA
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- TU Wien, Institute of Applied Synthetic Chemistry, Getreidemarkt 9/163, 1060, Wien, AUSTRIA
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Zhang W, Zhang J, Yan C, Gan X. Discovery of Novel N-Phenyltriazinone Derivatives Containing Oxime Ether or Oxime Ester Moieties as Promising Protoporphyrinogen IX Oxidase Inhibitors. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:12946-12955. [PMID: 38809794 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c00272] [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: 05/31/2024]
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Protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase (PPO, EC 1.3.3.4) is one of the most important targets for the discovery of green herbicides. In order to find novel PPO inhibitors with a higher herbicidal activity, a series of novel N-phenyltriazinone derivatives containing oxime ether and oxime ester groups were designed and synthesized based on the strategy of pharmacophore and scaffold hopping. Bioassay results revealed that some compounds showed herbicidal activities; especially, compound B16 exhibited broad-spectrum and excellent 100% herbicidal effects to Echinochloa crusgalli, Digitaria sanguinalis, Setaria faberii, Abutilon juncea, Amaranthus retroflexus, and Portulaca oleracea at a concentration of 37.5 g a.i./ha, which were comparable to trifludimoxazin. Nicotiana tabacum PPO (NtPPO) enzyme inhibitory assay indicated that B16 showed an excellent enzyme inhibitory activity with a value of 32.14 nM, which was similar to that of trifludimoxazin (31.33 nM). Meanwhile, compound B16 revealed more safety for crops (rice, maize, wheat, peanut, soybean, and cotton) than trifludimoxazin at a dose of 150 g a.i./ha. Moreover, molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation further showed that B16 has a very strong and stable binding to NtPPO. It indicated that B16 can be used as a potential PPO inhibitor and herbicide candidate for application in the field.
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- Wei Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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Du Q, Gao F, Cui B, Wang T, Chen F, Zeng Z, Sun C, Zhou X, Cui H. Improving the Stability, Foliar Utilization and Biological Activity of Imidacloprid Delivery Systems: Size Effect of Nanoparticles. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024:119386. [PMID: 38852833 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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Nanotechnology could improve the effectiveness and functionality of pesticides, but the size effect of nanopesticides on formulation performance and the related mechanisms have yet to be explored, hindering the precise design and development of efficient and eco-friendly nanopesticides. In this study, two non-carrier-coated imidacloprid formulations (Nano-IMI and Micro-IMI) with identical composition but varying particle size characteristics were constructed to exclude other interferences in the size effect investigation. Nano-IMI and Micro-IMI both exhibited rod-like structures. Specifically, Nano-IMI had average vertical and horizontal axis sizes of 239.5 nm and 561.8 nm, while Micro-IMI exhibited 6.7 μm and 22.1 μm, respectively. Compared to Micro-IMI, the small size effect of Nano-IMI affected the arrangement of interfacial molecules, reduced surface tension and contact angle, thereby improving the stability, dispersibility, foliar wettability, deposition and retention of the nano-system. Nano-IMI exhibited 1.3 times higher toxicity to Aphis gossypii Glover compared to Micro-IMI, attributed to its enhanced foliar utilization efficiency. Importantly, the Nano-IMI did not intensify the toxicity to non-target organism Apis mellifera L. This study systematically elucidates the influence of size effect on key indicators related to the effectiveness and safety, providing a theoretical basis for efficient and safe application of nanopesticides and critical insights into sustainable agriculture and environmental development.
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- Qian Du
- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China.
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510225, P. R. China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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Awad M, Alfuhaid NA, Amer A, Hassan NN, Moustafa MAM. Towards Sustainable Pest Management: Toxicity, Biochemical Effects, and Molecular Docking Analysis of Ocimum basilicum (Lamiaceae) Essential Oil on Agrotis ipsilon and Spodoptera littoralis (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). NEOTROPICAL ENTOMOLOGY 2024; 53:669-681. [PMID: 38478300 DOI: 10.1007/s13744-024-01137-6] [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: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Over the last decade, essential oils (EOs) have become potential ingredients for insecticide formulations due to their widespread availability and perceived safety. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the toxicity and biochemical efficacy of basil (Ocimum basilicum) (Lamiaceae) against two destructive pests Noctuidae, Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel) and Spodoptera littoralis (Boisduval) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). In addition, a molecular docking study was performed to gain insight into the binding pattern between glutathione S-transferase (GST) and linalool, the main component of EO. GC-MS analysis of O. basilicum EO revealed that linalool is the most abundant compound (29.34%). However, the toxicity tests showed no significant difference between the values of LC50 of O. basilicum EO to A. ipsilon and S. littoralis. On the other hand, the sublethal experiments indicated that treating the second instar larvae with LC15 or LC50 values of O. basilicum EO significantly prolonged the larval duration in both insects, compared to the control. Regarding the biochemical effect of O. basilicum EO, the treatments significantly impacted the activity of detoxification enzymes. A notable elevation in glutathione S-transferase (GST) activity was recorded in A. ipsilon larvae compared with a reduction in S. littoralis larvae. The molecular docking analysis revealed that linalool bonded with the amino acid serine (SER 9) of GST, indicating its binding affinity with the enzyme. The obtained results could offer valuable insights into the mode of action of O. basilicum and can encourage the adoption of sustainable pest control practices that incorporate essential oils.
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- Mona Awad
- Dept of Economic Entomology and Pesticides, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo Univ, Giza, Egypt
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- Dept of Biology, College of Science and Humanities, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulziz Univ, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Dept, Horticulture Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt
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- Dept of Economic Entomology and Pesticides, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo Univ, Giza, Egypt
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- Dept of Economic Entomology and Pesticides, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo Univ, Giza, Egypt.
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Teng G, Chen C, Ma X, Mao H, Yuan X, Xu H, Wu Z, Zhang J. Spherical Assembly of Halloysite Clay Nanotubes as a General Reservoir of Hydrophobic Pesticides for pH-Responsive Management of Pests and Weeds. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2402921. [PMID: 38822715 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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The development of smart systems for pesticidal delivery presents a significant advancement in enhancing the utilization efficiency of pesticides and mitigating environmental risks. Here an acid-responsive pesticidal delivery system using microspheres formed by the self-assembly of halloysite clay nanotubes (HNTs) is proposed. Insecticide avermectin (AVM) and herbicide prometryn (PMT) are used as two models of hydrophobic pesticide and encapsulated within the porous microspheres, followed by a coating of tannic acid/iron (TA/FeIII) complex films to generate two controlled-release pesticides, named as HCEAT and HCEPT, resulting in the loading capacity of AVM and PMT being 113.3 and 120.3 mg g-1, respectively. Both HCEAT and HCEPT exhibit responsiveness to weak acid, achieving 24 h-release ratios of 85.8% and 80.5% at a pH of 5.5. The experiment and simulation results indicate that the coordination interaction between EDTA2- and Ca2+ facilitates the spherical aggregation of HNTs. Furthermore, these novel pesticide formulations demonstrate better resistance against ultraviolet (UV) irradiation, higher foliar affinity, and less leaching effect, with negligible impact of the carrier material on plants and terrestrial organisms. This work presents a promising approach toward the development of efficient and eco-friendly pesticide formulations, greatly contributing to the sustainable advancement of agriculture.
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- Guopeng Teng
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Centre for Environmental and Energy Nanomaterials, Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, China
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- School of Carbon Neutrality Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Hefei, Anhui, 231131, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, China
- Engineering Research Center of Environmentally Friendly and High-Performance Fertilizer and Pesticide of Anhui Province, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, China
- Engineering Research Center of Environmentally Friendly and High-Performance Fertilizer and Pesticide of Anhui Province, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, China
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Rodriguez C, Barrios-Jaén M, Mejía LC, Gutiérrez M. Antifungal Activity of Menisporopsin A against Relevant Plant Pathogens. J Fungi (Basel) 2024; 10:381. [PMID: 38921369 PMCID: PMC11204650 DOI: 10.3390/jof10060381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Current agrochemicals used in crop farming mainly consist of synthetic compounds with harmful effects on the environment and human health. Crop-associated fungal endophytes, which play many ecological roles including defense against pathogens, represent a promising source for bioactive and ecologically safer molecules in agrochemical discovery. The methanolic extract of the endophyte Menisporopsis sp. LCM 1078 was evaluated in vitro against the plant pathogens Boeremia exigua, Calonectria variabilis, Colletotrichum theobromicola, Colletotrichum tropicale, and Mycena cytricolor. Bioassay-guided isolation using chromatographic techniques followed by detailed chemical characterization by NMR and mass spectrometry led to the identification of menisporopsin A, which showed inhibitory activity in a dose-dependent manner against the five fungal pathogens including an endophytic strain (Colletotrichum tropicale), with MIC values in the range of 0.63-10.0 μg/mL showing a potency equivalent to the broadly employed agrochemical mancozeb.
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- Candelario Rodriguez
- Centro de Biodiversidad y Descubrimiento de Drogas, Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Servicios de Alta Tecnología (INDICASAT AIP), Panama City 0843-01103, Panama; (C.R.); (M.B.-J.)
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- Centro de Biodiversidad y Descubrimiento de Drogas, Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Servicios de Alta Tecnología (INDICASAT AIP), Panama City 0843-01103, Panama; (C.R.); (M.B.-J.)
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- Centro de Biodiversidad y Descubrimiento de Drogas, Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Servicios de Alta Tecnología (INDICASAT AIP), Panama City 0843-01103, Panama; (C.R.); (M.B.-J.)
- Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Ancón 0843-03092, Panama
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- Centro de Biodiversidad y Descubrimiento de Drogas, Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Servicios de Alta Tecnología (INDICASAT AIP), Panama City 0843-01103, Panama; (C.R.); (M.B.-J.)
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Zheng BF, Zuo Y, Yang WY, Liu H, Wu QY, Yang GF. Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of Pyridazinone-Containing Derivatives As Novel Protoporphyrinogen IX Oxidase Inhibitor. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:10772-10780. [PMID: 38703122 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c09157] [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: 05/06/2024]
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Protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase (PPO, E.C. 1.3.3.4) plays a pivotal role in chlorophyll biosynthesis in plants, making it a prime target for herbicide development. In this study, we conducted an investigation aimed at discovering PPO-inhibiting herbicides. Through this endeavor, we successfully identified a series of novel compounds based on the pyridazinone scaffold. Following structural optimization and biological assessment, compound 10ae, known as ethyl 3-((6-fluoro-5-(6-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridazin-1(6H)-yl)benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)thio)propanoate, emerged as a standout performer. It exhibited robust activity against Nicotiana tabacum PPO (NtPPO) with an inhibition constant (Ki) value of 0.0338 μM. Concurrently, we employed molecular simulations to obtain further insight into the binding mechanism with NtPPO. Additionally, another compound, namely, ethyl 2-((6-fluoro-5-(5-methyl-6-oxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridazin-1(6H)-yl)benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)thio)propanoate (10bh), demonstrated broad-spectrum and highly effective herbicidal properties against all six tested weeds (Leaf mustard, Chickweed, Chenopodium serotinum, Alopecurus aequalis, Poa annua, and Polypogon fugax) at the dosage of 150 g a.i./ha through postemergence application in a greenhouse. This work identified a novel lead compound (10bh) that showed good activity in vitro and excellent herbicidal activity in vivo and had promising prospects as a new PPO-inhibiting herbicide lead.
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- Bai-Feng Zheng
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensor Technology and Health, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensor Technology and Health, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensor Technology and Health, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensor Technology and Health, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensor Technology and Health, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensor Technology and Health, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, China
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Min F, Dreiss CA, Chu Z. Dynamic covalent surfactants and their uses in the development of smart materials. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 327:103159. [PMID: 38640843 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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Dynamic covalent chemistry, which leverages the dynamic nature of reversible covalent bonds controlled by the conditions of reaction equilibrium, has demonstrated great potential in diverse applications related to both the stability of covalent bonds and the possibility of exchanging building blocks, imparting to the systems the possibility of "error checking" and "proof-reading". By incorporating dynamic covalent bonds into surfactant molecular architectures, combinatorial libraries of surfactants with bespoke functionalities can be readily fabricated through a facile strategy, with minimum effort in organic synthesis. Consequently, a multidisciplinary field of research involving the creation and application of dynamic covalent surfactants has recently emerged, which has aroused great attention in surfactant and colloid science, supramolecular chemistry, self-assembly, smart materials, drug delivery, and nanotechnology. This review reports results in this field published over recent years, discusses the possibilities presented by dynamic covalent surfactants and their applications in developing smart self-assembled materials, and outlines some future perspectives.
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- Fan Min
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, Guangzhou 511300, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, King's College London, Franklin-Wilkins Building, 150 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NH, UK.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, Guangzhou 511300, China.
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Liu X, Yang H, Sun Y, Huang Y, Hong S, Yuan H, Gao W, Tang L, Fan Z. Design, synthesis and systemic acquired resistance of 2-benzothiadiazolylquinoline-4-carboxamides by COI1 based virtual screening. Mol Divers 2024:10.1007/s11030-024-10849-1. [PMID: 38679675 DOI: 10.1007/s11030-024-10849-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Coronatine-insensitive 1 (COI1) has been identified as a target receptor of plant elicitor coronatine (COR). To discover novel plant elicitor leads, most of the potential molecules among 129 compounds discovered from the ZINC database by docking based virtual screening targeting COI1 were quinoline amides. On this lead basis, 2-benzothiadiazolylquinoline-4-carboxamides were rationally designed and synthesized for bioassay. All target compounds did not show significantly in vitro antifungal activity, compounds 4d, 4e and 4o displayed good in vivo systemic acquired resistance activity for Arabidopsis thaliana against Hyaloperonospora arabidopsidis isolate Noco2 with over 80% of inhibitory rate at the concentration of 50 μM. These results indicate that 2-benzothiadiazolylquinoline-4-carboxamides are promising plant elicitor leads for further study.
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- Xiaoyu Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, No. 94, Weijin Road, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, No. 94, Weijin Road, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, No. 94, Weijin Road, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, No. 94, Weijin Road, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, No. 94, Weijin Road, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, No. 94, Weijin Road, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, No. 94, Weijin Road, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, No. 94, Weijin Road, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China.
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, No. 94, Weijin Road, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China.
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China.
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Shu L, Lv Y, Chen Z, Huang Y, Zhang M, Jin Z, Li T, Chi YR. Design, synthesis and Anti-PVY activity of planar chiral thiourea derivatives incorporated with [2.2]Paracyclophane. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2024. [PMID: 38662600 DOI: 10.1002/ps.8149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Potato virus Y (PVY) is a prominent representative of plant viruses. It can inflict severe damage upon Solanaceae plants, leading to global dissemination and substantial economic losses. To discover new antiviral agents, a class of planar chiral thiourea molecules through the key step of N-heterocyclic carbene-catalyzed nitrile formation reaction was synthesized with excellent optical purities for antiviral evaluations against plant virus PVY. RESULTS The absolute configurations of the planar chiral compounds exhibited obvious distinctions in the anti-PVY activities. Notability, compound (S)-4u exhibited remarkable curative activities against PVY, with a half maximal effective concentration (EC50) of 349.3 μg mL-1, which was lower than that of the ningnanmycin (NNM) (EC50 = 400.8 μg mL-1). Additionally, The EC50 value for the protective effects of (S)-4u was 146.2 μg mL-1, which was superior to that of NNM (276.4 μg mL-1). Furthermore, the mechanism-of-action of enantiomers of planar chiral compound 4u was investigated through molecular docking, defensive enzyme activity tests and chlorophyll content tests. CONCLUSION Biological mechanism studies have demonstrated that the configuration of planar chiral target compounds plays a crucial role in the molecular interaction with PVY-CP, enhancing the activity of defense enzymes and affecting chlorophyll content. The current study has provided significant insights into the roles played by planar chiralities in plant protection against viruses. This paves the way for the development of novel green pesticides bearing planar chiralities with excellent optical purities. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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Grants
- RG7/20 Ministry of Education, Singapore, under its MOE AcRF Tier 1 Award, MOE AcRF Tier 2, and MOE AcRF Tier 3 Award
- RG70/21 Ministry of Education, Singapore, under its MOE AcRF Tier 1 Award, MOE AcRF Tier 2, and MOE AcRF Tier 3 Award
- MOE2019-T2-2-117 Ministry of Education, Singapore, under its MOE AcRF Tier 1 Award, MOE AcRF Tier 2, and MOE AcRF Tier 3 Award
- MOE2018-T3-1-003 Ministry of Education, Singapore, under its MOE AcRF Tier 1 Award, MOE AcRF Tier 2, and MOE AcRF Tier 3 Award
- NRF-NRFI2016-06 Singapore National Research Foundation under its NRF Investigatorship and Competitive Research Program
- NRF-CRP22-2019-0002 Singapore National Research Foundation under its NRF Investigatorship and Competitive Research Program
- QianjiaoheKY(2020)004 Frontiers Science Center for Asymmetric Synthesis and Medicinal Molecules, Department of Education, Guizhou Province
- 2022YFD1700300 National Key Research and Development Program of China
- 111Program, D20023 the Program of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities of China
- GuidaTegangHezi(2023)23 Natural Science Foundation of Guizhou University
- [2019]1020 the Science and Technology Department of Guizhou Province
- Qiankehejichu-ZK[2021]Key033 the Science and Technology Department of Guizhou Province
- 32172459 National Natural Science Foundation of China
- 21961006 National Natural Science Foundation of China
- 22371057 National Natural Science Foundation of China
- 22071036 National Natural Science Foundation of China
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- Liangzhen Shu
- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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Huang Y, Li Z, Chen Y, Li W, Wei S, Ji Z. Synthesis and Herbicidal Activity of 2-(2-Oxo-3-pyridyl-benzothiazol-6-yloxy)hexanoic Acids. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:7457-7463. [PMID: 38527909 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c08213] [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: 03/27/2024]
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The discovery of a lead compound is fundamental to herbicide innovation, but the limited availability of valuable lead compounds has hindered their development in recent years. By utilizing the structural diversity-oriented inactive group strategy, 3-(2-pyridyl)-benzothiazol-2-one was identified as a promising lead scaffold for herbicides, starting from benzothiazole which is an inactive moiety commonly found in herbicides such as mefenacet, benazolin, benzthiazuron, and fenthiaprop-ethyl. To investigate the structure-activity relationship (SAR) of these chemicals, a series of 2-(2-oxo-3-pyridyl-benzothiazol-6-yloxy)hexanoic acid derivatives (VI01 ∼ VI28) were synthesized through classical nucleophilic SNAr reaction using halogenated pyridines and 6-methoxybenzothiazole-2-one. The chemical structures of all the title compounds were confirmed by NMR and MS analysis. Petri dish assays indicated that many compounds exhibited potent herbicidal activity against both broad-leaf weeds and grass weeds at 1.0 mg/L. The SAR analysis revealed that the presence of a trifluoromethyl group at the 5-position of pyridine is essential for herbicidal activity. Furthermore, carboxylic esters exhibit higher herbicidal activity compared to carboxylic amides and free acids, and the activity decreased with the extension of the carbon chain. The postemergence herbicidal activity of VI03 against 16 species of weeds was tested by pot experiments in a greenhouse. VI03 demonstrated comparable efficacy in controlling broadleaf weeds and superior efficacy in controlling grass weeds compared to carfentrazone ethyl. The present study has unveiled a novel molecular scaffold exhibiting remarkably potent herbicidal activity. These findings are anticipated to provide valuable insights for the advancement of new herbicides and offer an alternative approach for managing resistant weeds.
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- Yuqian Huang
- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 Shaanxi, P. R. China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 Shaanxi, P. R. China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 Shaanxi, P. R. China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 Shaanxi, P. R. China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 Shaanxi, P. R. China
- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory Research & Development on Botanical Pesticides, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 Shaanxi, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 Shaanxi, P. R. China
- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory Research & Development on Botanical Pesticides, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 Shaanxi, China
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Huang Y, Peng X, Chen J, Shu L, Zhang M, Jin J, Jin Z, Chi YR. Discovery of Novel Chiral Indole Derivatives Containing the Oxazoline Moiety as Potential Antiviral Agents for Plants. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:6979-6987. [PMID: 38520352 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c00119] [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: 03/25/2024]
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Potato virus Y (PVY) is an important plant virus that has spread worldwide, causing significant economic losses. To search for novel structures as potent antiviral agents, a series of chiral indole derivatives containing oxazoline moieties were designed and synthesized and their anti-PVY activities were evaluated. Biological activity tests demonstrated that many chiral compounds exhibited promising anti-PVY activities and that their absolute configurations exhibited obvious distinctions in antiviral bioactivities. Notably, compound (S)-4v displayed excellent curative and protective efficacy against PVY, with EC50 values of 328.6 and 256.1 μg/mL, respectively, which were superior to those of commercial virucide ningnanmycin (NNM, 437.4 and 397.4 μg/mL, respectively). The preliminary antiviral mechanism was investigated to determine the difference in antiviral activity between the two enantiomers of 4v chiral compounds. Molecular docking indicated a stronger binding affinity between the coating proteins of PVY (PVY-CP) and (S)-4v (-6.5 kcal/mol) compared to (R)-4v (-6.2 kcal/mol). Additionally, compound (S)-4v can increase the chlorophyll content and defense-related enzyme activities more effectively than its enantiomer. Therefore, this study provides an important basis for the development of chiral indole derivatives containing oxazoline moieties as novel agricultural chemicals.
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- Yixian Huang
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Huaxi District, Guiyang 550025, People's Republic of China
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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Li Z, Bai H, Bai Z, Han J, Luo D, Bai L. Multi-omics analysis identifies EcCS4 is negatively regulated in response to phytotoxin isovaleric acid stress in Echinochloa crus-galli. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2024; 80:1957-1967. [PMID: 38088480 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7927] [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: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Knowledge of herbicidal targets is critical for weed management and food safety. The phytotoxin isovaleric acid (ISA) is effective against weeds with a broad spectrum, carries low environmental risks, and is thus an excellent herbicide lead. However, the biochemical and molecular mechanisms underlying the action of ISA remain unclear. RESULTS Multi-omics data showed that acetyl coenzyme A (acetyl-CoA) was the key affected metabolite, and that citrate synthase (CS) 4 was substantially down-regulated under ISA treatment in Echinochloa crus-galli leaves. In particular, the transcript level of EcCS4 was the most significantly regulated among the six genes involved in the top 10 different pathways. The EcCS4 encodes a protein of 472 amino acids and is localized to the cell membrane and mitochondria, similar to the CS4s of other plants. The protein content of EcCS4 was down-regulated after ISA treatment at 0.5 h. ISA markedly inhibited the CS4 activity in vitro in a concentration-dependent manner (IC50 = 41.35 μM). In addition, the transgenic rice plants overexpressing EcCS4 (IC50 = 111.8 mM for OECS4-8 line) were more sensitive, whereas loss-of-function rice mutant lines (IC50 = 746.5 mM for oscs4-19) were more resistant to ISA, compared to wild type (WT) plants (IC50 = 355.6 mM). CONCLUSION CS4 was first reported as a negative regulator of plant responses to ISA. These results highlight that CS4 is a candidate target gene for the development of novel herbicides and for breeding herbicide-resistant crops. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Zuren Li
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Biology and Control of Weeds, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Biology and Control of Weeds, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Biology and Control of Weeds, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Biology and Control of Weeds, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Biology and Control of Weeds, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Biology and Control of Weeds, Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, China
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Ma H, Wang K, Wang B, Wang Z, Liu Y, Wang Q. Design, Synthesis, and Biological Activities of Novel Coumarin Derivatives as Pesticide Candidates. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:4658-4668. [PMID: 38388372 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c08161] [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: 02/24/2024]
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Food security is an important issue in the 21st century; preventing and controlling crop diseases and pests are the key to solve this problem. The creation of new pesticides based on natural products is an important and effective method. Herein, coumarins were selected as parent structures, and a series of their derivatives were designed, synthesized, and evaluated for their antiviral activities, fungicidal activities, and insecticidal activities. We found that coumarin derivatives exhibited good to excellent antiviral activities against tobacco mosaic virus (TMV). The antiviral activities of I-1, I-2a, I-4b, II-2c, II-2g, II-3, and II-3b are better than that of ribavirin at 500 μg/mL. Molecular docking research showed that these compounds had a strong interaction with TMV CP. These compounds also showed broad-spectrum fungicidal activities against 14 plant pathogenic fungi. The EC50 values of I-1, I-2a, I-3c, and II-2d are in the range of 1.56-8.65 μg/mL against Rhizoctonia cerealis, Physalospora piricola, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, and Pyricularia grisea. Most of the compounds also displayed good insecticidal activities against Mythimna separata. Pesticide-likeness analysis showed that these compounds are following pesticide-likeness and have the potential to be developed as pesticide candidates. The present work lays a foundation for the discovery of novel pesticide lead compounds based on coumarin derivatives.
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- Henan Ma
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, Research Institute of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, Research Institute of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, Research Institute of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, Research Institute of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, Research Institute of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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Yin Q, Fu W, Hu X, Xu Z, Li Z, Shao X. Application of TNB in dual photo-controlled release of phenamacril, imidacloprid, and imidacloprid synergist. Photochem Photobiol 2024. [PMID: 38445797 DOI: 10.1111/php.13934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Pesticides can improve crops' yield and quality, but unreasonable applications of pesticides lead to waste of pesticides which are further accumulated in the environment and threaten human health. Developing the release of controlled drugs can improve the utilization rate of pesticides. Among these methods, light-controlled release is a new technology of controlled release, which can realize spatiotemporal delivery of drugs by light. Four compounds, named Imidacloprid-Thioacetal o-nitrobenzyl-Phenamacril (IMI-TNB-PHE), Imidacloprid-Thioacetal o-nitrobenzyl- Imidacloprid (IMI-TNB-IMI), Phenamacril-Thioacetal o-nitrobenzyl-Phenamacril (PHE-TNB-PHE), and Imidacloprid-Thioacetal o-nitrobenzyl-Imidacloprid Synergist (IMI-TNB-IMISYN), were designed and synthesized by connecting thioacetal o-nitrobenzyl (TNB) with pesticides TNB displaying simple and efficient optical properties in this work. Dual photo-controlled release of pesticides including two molecules of IMI or PHE, both IMI and PHE, as well as IMI and IMISYN were, respectively, studied in this paper. Insecticidal/fungicidal activities of the photosensitive pesticides showed 2-4 times increments if they were exposed to light. In addition, a synergistic effect was observed after the light-controlled release of IMI-TNB-IMISYN, which was consistent with the effect of IMISYN. The results demonstrated whether dual photo-controlled release of the same or different pesticide molecules could be achieved with a TNB linker with spatiotemporal precision. We envisioned that TNB will be an innovative photosensitive protective group for light-dependent application of agrochemicals in the future.
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- Qi Yin
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Frontier Science Research Base of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
- Engineering Research Center of Pharmaceutical Process Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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Gao YC, Song X, Jia T, Zhao C, Yao G, Xu H. Discovery of new N-Phenylamide Isoxazoline derivatives with high insecticidal activity and reduced honeybee toxicity. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2024; 200:105843. [PMID: 38582603 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2024.105843] [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: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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Isoxazoline is a novel structure with strong potential for controlling agricultural insect pests, but its high toxicity to honeybees limits its development in agriculture. Herein, a series of N-phenylamide isoxazoline derivatives with low honeybee toxicity were designed and synthesized using the intermediate derivatization method. Bioassay results showed that these compounds exhibited good insecticidal activity. Compounds 3b and 3f showed significant insecticidal effects against Plutella xylostella (P. xylostella) with median lethal concentrations (LC50) of 0.06 and 0.07 mg/L, respectively, comparable to that of fluralaner (LC50 = 0.02 mg/L) and exceeding that of commercial insecticide fluxametamide (LC50 = 0.52 mg/L). It is noteworthy that the acute honeybee toxicities of compounds 3b and 3f (LD50 = 1.43 and 1.63 μg/adult, respectively) were significantly reduced to 1/10 of that of fluralaner (LD50 = 0.14 μg/adult), and were adequate or lower than that of fluxametamide (LD50 = 1.14 μg/adult). Theoretical simulation using molecular docking indicates that compound 3b has similar binding modes with fluralaner and a similar optimal docking pose with fluxametamide when binding to the GABA receptor, which may contribute to its potent insecticidal activity and relatively low toxicity to honey bees. This study provides compounds 3b and 3f as potential new insecticide candidates and provides insights into the development of new isoxazoline insecticides exhibiting both high efficacy and environmental safety.
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- Yong-Chao Gao
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China.
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Suman P, Tomar K, Nishad CS, Banerjee B. Metal-free synthesis of carbamoylated dihydroquinolinones via cascade radical annulation of cinnamamides with oxamic acids. Org Biomol Chem 2024; 22:1821-1833. [PMID: 38332745 DOI: 10.1039/d3ob01856c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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We report a metal-free procedure for the sustainable synthesis of carbamoylated dihydroquinolinones via tandem addition-cyclization of carbamoyl radicals to cinnamamides. Readily accessible, non-toxic and inexpensive oxamic acids are used as carbamoyl radical precursors. This highly straightforward method provides a mild and environmentally friendly route showing good atom economy and excellent functional group tolerance to obtain diverse medicinally important carbamoylated dihydroquinolinones in one pot. The cascade cyclization is also modular and step-economical with a wide substrate scope and the products were obtained in good to excellent yields. Additionally, the tolerance to air and water, operational simplicity, low cost and scalability enhance the practical value of the proposed synthetic strategy. Preliminary mechanistic studies reveal that cheap and environment-friendly ammonium persulfate acts as a radical initiator in the cascade process and generates carbamoyl radicals from oxamic acids. The synthetic utility of this method is further demonstrated by late stage functionalization of drug molecules with good yields.
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- Pallav Suman
- Department of Chemistry, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda-151401, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda-151401, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda-151401, India.
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Liu Y, Du S, Xu X, Qiu L, Hong S, Fu B, Xiao Y, Qin Z. Synthesis and Biological Activities of Novel Pyrazole Carboxamides Containing an Aryloxypyridyl Ethylamine Module. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:3342-3353. [PMID: 38335464 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c06753] [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: 02/12/2024]
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Pyrazole carboxamide is widely utilized in agricultural crop protection. In this research, we synthesized two classes of compounds, namely, pyrazole-5-carboxamide (4a) and pyrazole-4-carboxamide (4b), which are distinguished by the inclusion of the N-1-(6-aryloxypyridin-3-yl) ethylamine skeleton. This design was inspired by the frequent occurrence of diaryl ether modules in pesticide molecules. The bioassay results revealed that some compounds 4a exhibit higher insecticidal activity (IA) than 4b, while some compounds 4b display stronger fungicidal activity compared to 4a. This suggests that pyrazolyl plays a crucial role in determining the selectivity of these compounds toward different biological species. Notably, compound 4a-14 not only retains the potent activity of tolfenpyrad, the exact lead compound of 4a, against Lepidoptera pest Plutella xylostella and Thysanoptera pest Frankliniella occidentalis but also shows excellent IA against pests with piercing-sucking mouthparts, such as Aphis craccivora Koch and Nilaparvata lugens. This research has important implications for the control of pests with piercing-sucking mouthparts and the development of new insecticides and fungicides. The findings highlight the potential of inhibitory complex I as an effective control target for these pests, particularly those that have developed resistance to traditional insecticides. Additionally, it sheds light on the binding mode of 4b-11 and complex II, which serves as a negative reference for the design of SDHI fungicides. The study emphasizes the significance of pyrazolyl in determining selectivity in biological species and identifies avenues for future research in enhancing the biological activity of amino modules. The discovery of (S)-4a-14 not only presents a promising candidate compound for pesticide development but also provides valuable insights into the inhibitory effect of a respiratory chain complex on piercing-sucking insect pests. These findings have important implications in both theory and practice, offering new directions for pest control strategies and pesticide and fungicide development.
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- Yanfei Liu
- College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
- Institute of Agro-Food Science and Technology, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan 250100, Shandong Province, China
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- College of Material and Chemical Engineering, Tongren University, Tongren 554300, Guizhou Province, China
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- College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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Hu S, Wang Y, Wang K, Yang D, Chen L, An Z, Huo J, Zhang J. Design, Synthesis, and Herbicidal Activity of Pyrazole Amide Derivatives as Potential Transketolase Inhibitors. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:3334-3341. [PMID: 38346337 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c06306] [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: 02/22/2024]
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The design and synthesis of new herbicidal active compounds based on a new target are of great significance for the development of new herbicides. Transketolase (TK) plays a key role in the Calvin cycle of plant photosynthesis and has been confirmed as a potential candidate target to develop and discover new herbicides. To obtain compounds with ultraefficient targeting of TK, a series of pyrazole amide derivatives were designed and synthesized through structural optimization for lead compound 4u based on TK as the new target. The bioassay results showed that compounds 6ba and 6bj displayed a highly inhibitory effect with the root inhibition of about 90% against Digitaria sanguinalis (DS) and 80% against Amaranthus retroflexus (AR) and Setaria viridis (SV) by the small cup method, which was better than the positive control mesotrione and nicosulfuron. Furthermore, compounds 6ba and 6bj exhibited an excellent inhibitory effect with the inhibition of about 80% (against DS) and over 80% (against SV) at the dosage of 150 g of active ingredient/ha by the foliar spray method. The TK enzyme activity inhibition test showed that the inhibition effect of target compounds against TK was consistent with the results of herbicidal activities. Also, molecular docking analysis showed that compounds 6ba and 6bj went deep into the active cavity of TK, bound to TK by a strong interaction, and might act on the enzyme TK. Above of all, compounds 6ba and 6bj are promising herbicide lead compounds targeting TK. Hence, they could be developed into more efficient herbicides by further structural optimization.
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- Shiqi Hu
- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei 071001, People's Republic of China
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- College of Science, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei 071001, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei 071001, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei 071001, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei 071001, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei 071001, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei 071001, People's Republic of China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei 071001, People's Republic of China
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Wang J, Zheng Y, Wang X, Zhou X, Qiu Y, Qin W, ShenTu X, Wang S, Yu X, Ye Z. Dosage-sensitive and simultaneous detection of multiple small-molecule pollutants in environmental water and agriproducts using portable SERS-based lateral flow immunosensor. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:169440. [PMID: 38123096 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169440] [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: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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The co-contamination of pesticide residues and mycotoxins in agricultural products is a global concern, with the potential for cumulative and synergistic damaging effects, imposing substantial health and economic burdens to the public. The dosage-sensitive and simultaneous detection of multiple pollutants, with a heightened sensitivity in real samples, poses a significant demand and challenge. Herein, we propose a portable detection method integrating surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS)-with lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA), offering high sensitivity and multiplex analysis capabilities. This approach enables the simultaneous detection of imidacloprid (IMI), pyraclostrobin (PYR) and aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) through a single test strip. Utilizing the immune-specific binding between antigen and antibodies, we immobilised antibody- conjugated SERS nanotags on three test lines of the strips to generate Raman signal amplification in the proposed biosensor. Accurate quantitative analysis was performed by measuring the SERS signal intensity on the test lines. The limits of detection were 8.6 pg/mL for IMI, 97.4 pg/mL for PYR and 8.9 pg/mL for AFB1, exhibiting sensitivities 12-fold, 102-fold and11-fold higher than the colorimetric signals, respectively. Importantly, the SERS-LFIA immunosensor demonstrated robust performance when applied to real samples, yielding recoveries ranging from 86.16 % to 115.0 %, with relative standard deviation values below 8.67 %. These results underscore the excellent stability, high selectivity and reliability the proposed SERS-LFIA immunosensor. Consequently, it holds promise for the detection of multiple pesticides and mycotoxins in both environmental and agricultural samples.
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- Jianping Wang
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection & Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection & Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection & Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection & Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection & Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection & Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection & Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming, Guangdong 525000, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection & Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection & Quarantine, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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Sparks TC. Insecticide mixtures-uses, benefits and considerations. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2024. [PMID: 38356314 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Insecticides remain an important tool for the control of many insect pests. There has long been an interest in insecticide mixtures (in-can and tank-mix) as a means to provide the needed efficacy and/or spectrum to control many insect public health, crop pests or crop pest complexes. This aspect has become more important since insecticides developed in the last 30 years tend to be narrower in spectrum with many primarily focused on either sap-feeding or chewing insect pests. Insecticide mixtures are also seen as an important approach to insect resistance management (IRM) with certain requirements for optimal implementation. Additionally, insecticide mixtures can also address certain agronomic, commercial and intellectual property needs and opportunities. This perspective will review some of the drivers and considerations for insecticide mixtures and their potential uses. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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Miao J, Gao X, Tang Y, Dai T, Liu X. Characteristics of famoxadone-resistant mutants of Phytophthora litchii and their effect on lychee fruit quality. Int J Food Microbiol 2024; 411:110528. [PMID: 38118356 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110528] [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: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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Lychee downy blight (LDB), a common disease caused by the oomycete Phytophthora litchii, poses a significant threat to both pre- and post-harvest stages, leading to substantial economic losses. Famoxadone, a quinone outside inhibitor fungicide, was registered for controlling LDB in China in 2002. However, limited information is available regarding the risk, mechanism, and impact on lychee fruit quality associated with famoxadone resistance. In this study, we determined the sensitivity of 133 P. litchii isolates to famoxadone, yielding a mean EC50 value of 0.46 ± 0.21 μg/mL. Through fungicide adaption, we derived resistant mutants with M124I and Y131C substitutions in PlCyt b (Cytochrome b in P. litchii) from wild-type isolates. In vitro assessments revealed that the fitness of the resistant mutants was significantly lower compared to the parental isolates. These laboratory findings demonstrate a moderate resistance risk of P. litchii to famoxadone. Molecular docking analyses indicated that the M124I and Y131C alterations disrupted hydrogen bonds and weakened the binding energy between famoxadone and PlCyt b. This indicates that the M124I and Y131C changes do indeed confer famoxadone resistance in P. litchii. Infection caused by famoxadone-resistant mutants exhibited a decreased or comparable impact on the characteristic traits of lychee fruit compared to the sensitive isolate. For future detection of famoxadone-resistant strains, AS-PCR primers were designed based on the M124I substitution.
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- Jianqiang Miao
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, 3 Taicheng Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, 3 Taicheng Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, 3 Taicheng Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, 3 Taicheng Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, 3 Taicheng Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China; Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, 2 Yuanmingyuanxi Road, Beijing 100193, China.
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Ward S, Jalali T, van Rooyen A, Reidy-Crofts J, Moore K, Edwards O, Umina PA. The evolving story of sulfoxaflor resistance in the green peach aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer). PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2024; 80:866-873. [PMID: 37816144 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7821] [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: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND The green peach aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer), is one of the most economically important crop pests worldwide. Insecticide resistance in this pest was first detected over 60 years ago, with resistance in M. persicae now spanning over 80 active ingredients. Sulfoxaflor is a relatively new insecticide that is primarily used to control sap-feeding insects. In 2018 resistance to sulfoxaflor was discovered in field populations of M. persicae in Australia. This study aimed to determine the current distribution and phenotypic levels of sulfoxaflor resistance in Australian clones of M. persicae and to investigate how these patterns relate to clonal type. RESULTS For the first time, we show there is low-level resistance (8-26-fold) distributed across Australia, with resistance being detected in aphids collected from approximately 20% of all M. persicae collected and screened. Furthermore, this study shows sulfoxaflor resistance is found in two M. persicae haplotypes, providing evidence that there have been multiple independent evolutionary events which have given rise to sulfoxaflor resistance in this species. CONCLUSION These findings have important implications for the chemical control of M. persicae in Australia, especially when considering the broader genetic background of these aphids which are known to harbour a number of other insecticide resistance mechanisms. We recommend continuous monitoring of sulfoxaflor resistance in field populations of M. persicae (in Australia and elsewhere) and further research into the underlying genetic mechanisms conferring resistance to sulfoxaflor in both clonal haplotypes. © 2023 The Authors. Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Cesar Australia, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
- School of BioSciences, Bio21 Institute, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Cesar Australia, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
- School of BioSciences, Bio21 Institute, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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Veras JPC, França VLB, Carvalho HF, Freire VN. Noncovalent binding of carbofuran to acetylcholinesterase from Homo sapiens, Danio rerio, Apis mellifera and Caenorhabditis elegans: Homology modelling, molecular docking and dynamics, and quantum biochemistry description. Chem Biol Interact 2024; 388:110826. [PMID: 38101596 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2023.110826] [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: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Although various regulatory agencies have banned or severely restricted the use of carbofuran (CAR), recent reports indicate the presence of CAR residues in both cultivated and wild areas. This pesticide is a potent inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase (AChE), which acts by preventing the hydrolysis of acetylcholine (ACh). Given the critical role of AChE::ACh in the proper functioning of the nervous system, we thought it appropriate to investigate the binding of CAR to AChEs from Homo sapiens, Danio rerio, Apis mellifera, and Caenorhabditis elegans using homology modelling, molecular docking, molecular dynamics, and quantum biochemistry. Molecular docking and dynamics results indicated peculiar structural behavior in each AChE::CAR system. Quantum biochemistry results showed similar affinities for all complexes, confirming the description of carbofuran as a broad-spectrum pesticide, and have a limited correlation with IC50 values. We found the following decreasing affinity order of AChE species: H. sapiens > A. mellifera > C. elegans > D. rerio. The computational results suggest that CAR occupies different pockets in the AChEs studied. In addition, our results showed that CAR binds to hsAChE and ceAChE in a very similar manner: it has high affinities for the same subsites in both species and forms hydrogen bonds with residues (hsTYR124 and ceTRP107) occupying homologous positions in the peripheral site. This suggests that this nematode is a potential model to evaluate the toxicity of carbamates, even though the sequence identity between them is only 41 %. Interestingly, we also observed that the catalytic histidines of drAChE and amAChE exhibited favorable contacts with carbofuran, suggesting that the non-covalent binding of carbofuran to these proteins may promote faster carbamylation rates than the binding modes to human and worm acetylcholinesterases. Our computational results provide a better understanding of the binding mechanisms in these complexes, as well as new insights into the mechanism of carbamylation.
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- João P C Veras
- Department of Physics, Federal University of Ceará, Campus of Pici, 60440-554, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Physics, Federal University of Ceará, Campus of Pici, 60440-554, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil; Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, 60430-275, Brazil.
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- Department of Structural and Functional Biology, Institute of Biology, State University of Campinas, 13083-864, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physics, Federal University of Ceará, Campus of Pici, 60440-554, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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Li C, Mo Y, Jiao L, Liu Y, Li X. Synthesis and Characterization of Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Loaded with P-Cymene against Rice Bacterial Blight. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:250. [PMID: 38334521 PMCID: PMC10856232 DOI: 10.3390/nano14030250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) can be used as carrier materials for the controlled release of pesticides while reducing their negative environmental impact. In this study, we screened an active ingredient, p-cymene (PC), with an excellent inhibitory effect on rice bacterial blight. Subsequently, the PC was successfully loaded onto MSNs via physisorption (PC@MSNs). PC@MSNs, characterized by a regular spherical shape, smooth surface, and an MSN average size of 262.9 nm, achieved an 8.6% drug loading capacity. The release kinetics of the PC from the PC@MSNs demonstrated a sustained release (288 h) pattern influenced by drug diffusion. The efficacy of the PC@MSNs against Xanthomonas oryzae pv. Oryzae paralleled those of PC. Acute toxicity assays revealed that the PC@MSNs were less toxic to aquatic life (LC50 = 257.867 mg/L) and that the formulation showed no adverse effects on rice seedling growth. In summary, these results suggest that PC@MSNs can broaden PC's scope of application in managing rice diseases.
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- Chaonan Li
- College of Plant Protection, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (C.L.); (Y.M.); (L.J.); (Y.L.)
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- College of Plant Protection, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (C.L.); (Y.M.); (L.J.); (Y.L.)
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- College of Plant Protection, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (C.L.); (Y.M.); (L.J.); (Y.L.)
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- College of Plant Protection, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (C.L.); (Y.M.); (L.J.); (Y.L.)
- Hunnan Cotton Science Institute, Changde 415000, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; (C.L.); (Y.M.); (L.J.); (Y.L.)
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Duke SO, Pan Z, Bajsa-Hirschel J, Tamang P, Hammerschmidt R, Lorsbach BA, Sparks TC. Molecular Targets of Herbicides and Fungicides─Are There Useful Overlaps for Fungicide Discovery? JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:20532-20548. [PMID: 38100716 PMCID: PMC10755756 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c07166] [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: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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New fungicide modes of action are needed for fungicide resistance management strategies. Several commercial herbicide targets found in fungi that are not utilized by commercial fungicides are discussed as possible fungicide molecular targets. These are acetyl CoA carboxylase, acetolactate synthase, 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase, glutamine synthase, phytoene desaturase, protoporphyrinogen oxidase, long-chain fatty acid synthase, dihydropteroate synthase, hydroxyphenyl pyruvate dioxygenase, and Ser/Thr protein phosphatase. Some of the inhibitors of these herbicide targets appear to be either good fungicides or good leads for new fungicides. For example, some acetolactate synthase and dihydropteroate inhibitors are excellent fungicides. There is evidence that some herbicides have indirect benefits to certain crops due to their effects on fungal crop pathogens. Using a pesticide with both herbicide and fungicide activities based on the same molecular target could reduce the total amount of pesticide used. The limitations of such a product are discussed.
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- Stephen O. Duke
- National
Center for Natural Products Research, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, University 38667, United States
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- Natural
Products Utilization Research Unit, United
States Department of Agriculture, University 38667, United States
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- Natural
Products Utilization Research Unit, United
States Department of Agriculture, University 38667, United States
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- Natural
Products Utilization Research Unit, United
States Department of Agriculture, University 38667, United States
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- Department
of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, Michigan
State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States
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- Nufarm, 4020 Aerial Center Parkway, Morrisville, North Carolina 27560, United States
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He B, Hu Y, Chen W, He X, Zhang E, Hu M, Zhang P, Yan W, Ye Y. Design, Synthesis, and Antifungal Activity of N-(alkoxy)-Diphenyl Ether Carboxamide Derivates as Novel Succinate Dehydrogenase Inhibitors. Molecules 2023; 29:83. [PMID: 38202666 PMCID: PMC10780015 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29010083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Succinate dehydrogenase (SDH, EC 1.3.5.1) is one of the most promising targets for fungicide development and has attracted great attention worldwide. However, existing commercial fungicides targeting SDH have led to the increasingly prominent problem of pathogen resistance, so it is necessary to develop new fungicides. Herein, we used a structure-based molecular design strategy to design and synthesize a series of novel SDHI fungicides containing an N-(alkoxy)diphenyl ether carboxamide skeleton. The mycelial growth inhibition experiment showed that compound M15 exhibited a very good control effect against four plant pathogens, with inhibition rates of more than 60% at a dose of 50 μg/mL. A structure-activity relationship study found that N-O-benzyl-substituted derivatives showed better antifungal activity than others, especially the introduction of a halogen on the benzyl. Furthermore, the molecular docking results suggested that π-π interactions with Trp35 and hydrogen bonds with Tyr33 and Trp173 were crucial interaction sites when inhibitors bound to SDH. Morphological observation of mycelium revealed that M15 could inhibit the growth of mycelia. Moreover, in vivo and in vitro tests showed that M15 not only inhibited the enzyme activity of SDH but also effectively protected rice from damage due to R. solani infection, with a result close to that of the control at a concentration of 200 μg/mL. Thus, the N-(alkoxy)diphenyl ether carboxamide skeleton is a new starting point for the discovery of new SDH inhibitors and is worthy of further investigation.
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- Bo He
- State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (B.H.); (Y.H.); (W.C.); (X.H.); (E.Z.); (M.H.); (W.Y.)
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Nanjing 210095, China
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- State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (B.H.); (Y.H.); (W.C.); (X.H.); (E.Z.); (M.H.); (W.Y.)
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Nanjing 210095, China
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- State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (B.H.); (Y.H.); (W.C.); (X.H.); (E.Z.); (M.H.); (W.Y.)
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Nanjing 210095, China
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- State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (B.H.); (Y.H.); (W.C.); (X.H.); (E.Z.); (M.H.); (W.Y.)
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Nanjing 210095, China
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- State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (B.H.); (Y.H.); (W.C.); (X.H.); (E.Z.); (M.H.); (W.Y.)
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Nanjing 210095, China
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- State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (B.H.); (Y.H.); (W.C.); (X.H.); (E.Z.); (M.H.); (W.Y.)
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Research & Development Center, Jiangsu Flag Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Nanjing 210095, China;
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- State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (B.H.); (Y.H.); (W.C.); (X.H.); (E.Z.); (M.H.); (W.Y.)
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Nanjing 210095, China
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- State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (B.H.); (Y.H.); (W.C.); (X.H.); (E.Z.); (M.H.); (W.Y.)
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Crop Diseases and Pests, Ministry of Education, Nanjing 210095, China
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Wang K, Li JQ, He S, Lu J, Wang D, Wang JX, Chen JF. Redox/Near-Infrared Dual-Responsive Hollow Mesoporous Organosilica Nanoparticles for Pesticide Smart Delivery. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:18466-18475. [PMID: 38054693 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c02752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Extremely inefficient utilization of pesticides has prompted a study of low-cost, sustainable, and smart application systems. Herein, as a promising pesticide nanocarrier, hollow mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles (HMONs) were first synthesized by using inexpensive CaCO3 nanoparticles as the hollow templates. A redox/near-infrared light dual-triggered pesticide release system was further achieved via loading avermectin (AVM) into the HMONs and coating a layer of polydopamine (PDA). The as-prepared AVM@HMONs@PDA displays a favorable pesticide load capability (24.8 wt %), outstanding photothermal performance, and high adhesion to leaves. In addition, with glutathione (GSH), the AVM cumulative release from AVM@HMONs@PDA was 3.5 times higher than that without GSH. Under ultraviolet light irradiation, the half-life of AVM@HMONs@PDA was prolonged by 17.0-fold compared to that of the AVM technical. At day 21 after treatment in the insecticidal activity, the median lethal concentrations (LC50) values displayed that the toxicity of AVM@HMONs@PDA for Panonychus citri (McGregor) was enhanced 4.0-fold compared with the commercial emulsifiable concentrate. In the field trial, at day 28 after spraying, AVM@HMONs@PDA was significantly more control effective than AVM-EC in controlling the P. citri (McGregor), even at a 50% reduced dosage. Moreover, HMONs@PDA was safe for crops. This research presents a novel preparation approach for HMONs, and it also offers a promising nanoplatform for the precise release of pesticides.
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- Kang Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Research Center of the Ministry of Education for High Gravity Engineering and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- The Center of Crop Nanobiotechnology, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, No. 1 Shizishan Street, Wuhan 430074, China
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- The Center of Crop Nanobiotechnology, College of Plant Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, No. 1 Shizishan Street, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Research Center of the Ministry of Education for High Gravity Engineering and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Research Center of the Ministry of Education for High Gravity Engineering and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Research Center of the Ministry of Education for High Gravity Engineering and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
- Research Center of the Ministry of Education for High Gravity Engineering and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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Dong J, Han A, Zhao Y, Li H, Yang Y, Yuan B, Wang Y, Liu R, Yin X, Du X. Smart, degradable, and eco-friendly carboxymethyl cellulose-Ca II hydrogel-like networks gated MIL-101(Fe III) nanoherbicides for paraquat delivery. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 903:166424. [PMID: 37634715 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Nanopesticides have been selected as one of the top 10 chemical innovations for enhancing the efficacy and safety of agrochemicals. Herein, smart, degradable, and eco-friendly metal-organic framework MIL-101(FeIII) nanoherbicides coated with carboxymethyl cellulose-CaII (CMC-CaII) cross-linking hydrogel-like networks are synthesized via a simple strategy. The coating of the CMC-CaII hydrogel-like gatekeepers is oriented by the coordination unsaturated FeIII clusters on the surfaces of the MIL-101(FeIII) nanocarriers to form a dense film network to prevent paraquat (PQ) leakage. Based on the stimuli factors (acid/basic pH, GSH, phosphates, and EDTA) of physiological and natural environments of target plants, the nanoherbicides are combined with five stimuli-responsive properties to attain the various controlled release of packaged PQ by the disassembly of the gatekeepers and/or the degradation of the MOF skeleton structure. More importantly, based on the stimuli-responsive controlled release mechanisms, the eco-friendly nanocarriers are ultimately degraded against bioaccumulation in plants or soil. The coating of natural CMC could promote the spreading of PQ owing to improvement of wettability for aqueous droplets of nanoherbicides on hydrophobic foliage. The PQ trapped in nanocarriers can effectively prevent PQ degradation, which showed that cumulative degradation rate is ca. 2.6 times lower than that of technical PQ under UV irradiation. The prepared nanoherbicides loaded with PQ show good control efficacy against weeds by controlling the release of PQ; good safety on seed germination (germination rate 97.32-99.67 %), seedling emergence (emergence rate 95.53-99.67 %), and are beneficial for the growth of wheat seedling (increase rate of plant height 1.89-6.97 % and 0.54-5.67 % after 7 and 15 days of seedling emergence, respectively) in the greenhouse; good biosafety for honeybees (Apis mellifera L.), which shows that lethal rates were 2.04 and 2.55 times lower than technical PQ for incubation 24 and 48 h, respectively. The nanoherbicides have potential applications in the field for PQ green agriculture.
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- Jiangtao Dong
- Postdoctoral Research Base, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China; Henan Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Creation & Intelligent Pesticide Residue Sensor Detection, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Henan Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Creation & Intelligent Pesticide Residue Sensor Detection, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Creation & Intelligent Pesticide Residue Sensor Detection, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Creation & Intelligent Pesticide Residue Sensor Detection, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Creation & Intelligent Pesticide Residue Sensor Detection, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Creation & Intelligent Pesticide Residue Sensor Detection, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Creation & Intelligent Pesticide Residue Sensor Detection, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Postdoctoral Research Base, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China; Henan Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Creation & Intelligent Pesticide Residue Sensor Detection, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, Henan Province, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Agronomy Post-Doctoral Research Station, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, Henan Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, People's Republic of China.
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Yang S, Tang J, Peng H, Pu C, Fan S, Zhao C, Xu H. Discovery of novel thiazolyl anthranilic diamide derivatives as insecticidal candidates. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2023; 79:5260-5269. [PMID: 37599274 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7734] [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: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Agricultural pests have caused huge losses in agricultural production and threaten global food security. Synthetic insecticides remain the major control method. However, with the rapid development of pest resistance and the increasingly stringent regulations on pesticide usage, the development of efficient insecticides with novel structures is particularly urgent. RESULTS Twenty-six novel anthranilic diamide derivatives containing the thiazole moiety were designed based on the scaffold hopping strategy. Bioassay results indicated that compound 6e exhibited excellent insecticidal activity against a susceptible strain of diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) with a median lethal concentration (LC50 ) of 0.65 mg L-1 , which was similar to chlorantraniliprole (LC50 = 0.53 mg L-1 ). Compound 6e showed marginally lower (LC50 = 50.45 mg L-1 ) insecticidal activity than chlorantraniliprole (LC50 = 31.98 mg L-1 ) on chlorantraniliprole-resistant P. xylostella larvae, suggesting a cross-resistance of compound 6e with chlorantraniliprole (resistance ratios, 77.6-fold and 60.3-fold, respectively). Compound 6e also showed good insecticidal activity against fall armyworm and beet armyworm with pest mortalities of 74% and 64%, respectively, at 5 mg L-1 concentration. In addition, compounds 6e and 12a showed delayed toxicity against red imported fire ant with mortality rates of 84% and 85% (respectively) after 5 days of treatment at 1.0 mg L-1 , which were superior to that of chlorantraniliprole. CONCLUSION The introduction of thiazole into anthranilic diamide scaffolds resulted in insecticidal leads 6e and 12a with excellent insecticidal activities and potential application in controlling red imported fire ants. The work also guides the discovery of insecticidal molecules with thiazole-containing anthranilic diamide scaffold. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Shuai Yang
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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Jiang T, Duan J, Zhang Z, Xie B, Yang Z. Performance matching of common pesticides in banana plantations on the surface of banana leaves at different growth stages. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2023; 79:5116-5129. [PMID: 37565694 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND The effective deposition of pesticide droplets on a target leaf surface is critical for decreasing pesticide application rates. The wettability between the target leaf surface and the pesticide spray liquid should be investigated in depth, with the aim of enhancing the adhesion of pesticide solutions. The wetting and deposition behavior of pesticides on target leaves depends on the properties of the liquid and the physical and chemical properties of the leaves. The physical and chemical properties of leaves vary with growth stage. This study aims to investigate the wetting behavior of banana leaf surfaces at different stages. RESULTS The microstructures and chemical compositions of banana leaf surfaces at different stages were studied using modern methods. The surface structure of banana leaves exhibited a wide variety of characteristics at different growth stages, and the chemical composition changed marginally. The surface free energy (SFE) and polar and non-polar components of banana leaves at different growth stages were measured by examining the contact angles (CA) of different test solutions on the surface of banana leaves. Previous research has suggested that changes in the CA and SFE correlate with changes in leaf surface wettability. In general, the new upper leaves of banana trees are composed of polar components and exhibit hydrophobicity. Non-polar components become dominant as the leaf grows. The back surface of banana leaves was non-polar at all growth stages, with a trend that was opposite to that of the front surface. The critical surface tension of the banana leaf surface at different growth stages ranged from 7.83 to 24.22 mN m-1 , thus falling into the category of a low-energy surface. CONCLUSION The surface roughness and chemical characteristics of banana leaves affected the wettability of the leaf surface. Differences in the free energy and the polar and non-polar components of the leaf surface at were seen at different growth stages. This study provides a favorable reference for the rational control of pesticide spraying parameters and the enhancement of wetting and adhesion of the solution on banana leaf surfaces. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Tingting Jiang
- College of Engineering, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Engineering, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Engineering, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Engineering, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Engineering, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou, China
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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Fang H, Chang J, Zhang T, Chen Z, Wang G, Cui Y, Sui J, Zhang L, Liu C, Gu Y, Hua XW. Discovery of Fungicidal Hydrazide Lead Compounds Derived from Sinapic Acid and Mycophenolic Acid. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:17988-17998. [PMID: 37916897 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c04641] [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: 11/03/2023]
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Structure optimization based on natural products has become an effective way to develop new green fungicides. In this project, thirty-two novel NPs-derived hydrazide compounds were designed and synthesized by introducing the bioactive hydrazide substructure into sinapic acid and mycophenolic acid. The fungicidal bioassays indicated that the obtained hydrazide compounds showed excellent and selective fungicidal activity against specific pathogens, especially compounds C8, D7, and D8 with EC50 values of 0.63, 0.56, and 0.43 μg mL-1 against M. oryzae, respectively. SAR indicated that the introduction of 4-fluoro, 4-chloro, and 2,4-difluoro groups was conducive to improving the fungicidal activity, while the extension of the hydrazide bridge would affect the selectivity for inhibitory activity. Subsequently, the effects of hydrazide compounds on rice seedling and zebrafish growth were also investigated. The fungicidal mechanism implied that treatment with compound B4 would cause significant changes in metabolites of plasma membrane-related linolenic acid metabolism, arachidonic acid metabolism, and α-linolenic acid metabolism pathways, which further led to the wrinkled hyphae and the blurred plasma membrane and cytoplasm. Finally, the frontier molecular orbitals and charge distribution were calculated to analyze the differences in bioactivity from a structural perspective. These results provide important guidance for the development and practical application of novel fungicides.
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- Hongbin Fang
- College of Agricultural Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, P. R. China
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- College of Agricultural Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, P. R. China
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- College of Agricultural Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, P. R. China
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- College of Agricultural Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, P. R. China
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- College of Agricultural Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Agricultural Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, P. R. China
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- College of Agricultural Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, P. R. China
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- Tasly Pharmaceutical Group Co., LTD., Tianjin 300410, P. R. China
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- Jealott's Hill International Research Centre, Syngenta Ltd., Bracknell RG42 6EY, U.K
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- College of Agricultural Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, P. R. China
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Niu Z, Rehman T, Young J, Johnson WG, Yokoo T, Young B, Jin J. Hyperspectral Analysis for Discriminating Herbicide Site of Action: A Novel Approach for Accelerating Herbicide Research. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:9300. [PMID: 38067672 PMCID: PMC10708448 DOI: 10.3390/s23239300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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In agricultural weed management, herbicides are indispensable, yet innovation in their modes of action (MOA)-the general mechanisms affecting plant processes-has slowed. A finer classification within MOA is the site of action (SOA), the specific biochemical pathway in plants targeted by herbicides. The primary objectives of this study were to evaluate the efficacy of hyperspectral imaging in the early detection of herbicide stress and to assess its potential in accelerating the herbicide development process by identifying unique herbicide sites of action (SOA). Employing a novel SOA classification method, eight herbicides with unique SOAs were examined via an automated, high-throughput imaging system equipped with a conveyor-based plant transportation at Purdue University. This is one of the earliest trials to test hyperspectral imaging on a large number of herbicides, and the study aimed to explore the earliest herbicide stress detection/classification date and accelerate the speed of herbicide development. The final models, trained on a dataset with nine treatments with 320 samples in two rounds, achieved an overall accuracy of 81.5% 1 day after treatment. With the high-precision models and rapid screening of numerous compounds in only 7 days, the study results suggest that hyperspectral technology combined with machine learning can contribute to the discovery of new herbicide MOA and help address the challenges associated with herbicide resistance. Although no public research to date has used hyperspectral technology to classify herbicide SOA, the successful evaluation of herbicide damage to crops provides hope to accelerate the progress of herbicide development.
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- Zhongzhong Niu
- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; (Z.N.); (T.Y.)
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- Department of Biosystems Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA;
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- Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; (J.Y.); (W.G.J.); (B.Y.)
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- Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; (J.Y.); (W.G.J.); (B.Y.)
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; (Z.N.); (T.Y.)
- Health and Crop Sciences Research Laboratory, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Takarazuka 665-8555, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; (J.Y.); (W.G.J.); (B.Y.)
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; (Z.N.); (T.Y.)
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Jiang Z, Shi D, Chen Y, Li H, Wang J, Lv X, Zi Y, Wang D, Xu Z, Huang J, Liu J, Duan H. Discovery of novel isopropanolamine inhibitors against MoTPS1 as potential fungicides with unique mechanisms. Eur J Med Chem 2023; 260:115755. [PMID: 37672934 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2023.115755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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The resistance and ecotoxicity of fungicides seriously restrict our ability to effectively control Magnaporthe oryzae. Discovering fungicidal agents based on novel targets, including MoTPS1, could efficiently address this situation. Here, we identified a hit VS-10 containing an isopropanolamine fragment as a novel MoTPS1 inhibitor through virtual screening, and forty-four analogs were synthesized by optimizing the structure of VS-10. Utilizing our newly established ion-pair chromatography (IPC) and leaf inoculation methods, we found that compared to VS-10, its analog j11 exhibited substantially greater inhibitory activity against both MoTPS1 and the pathogenicity of M. oryzae. Molecular simulations clarified that the electrostatic interactions between the bridging moiety of isopropanolamine and residue Glu396 of contributed significantly to the binding of j11 and MoTPS1. We preliminarily revealed the unique fungicidal mechanism of j11, which mainly impeded the infection of M. oryzae by decreasing sporulation, killing a small portion of conidia and interfering with the accumulation of turgor pressure in appressoria. Thus, in this study, a novel fungicide candidate with a unique mechanism targeting MoTPS1 was screened and discovered.
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- Zhiyang Jiang
- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China; Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China; Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China; Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China; Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China; Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China; Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Receptor Research, Drug Discovery and Design Center, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China; Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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- Innovation Center of Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China; Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Pest Chemical Control, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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Ling L, Wang H, Zhang S, Luo Y, Song Z, Bing H, Qi H, Guo L, Xiang W, Wang JD, Zhao J, Wang X. Herbicidal Activity of Secondary Metabolites Isolated from Streptomyces sp. NEAU-HV44 on Selected Weeds and Crops. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023. [PMID: 37910789 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c04046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Streptomyces is an effective source of new natural bioherbicides. In this study, a novel isolated strain NEAU-HV44 showed strong inhibitory activity against Amaranthus retroflexus L. and was concluded to the genus Streptomyces. Strain NEAU-HV44 fermentation conditions were optimized to maximize the herbicidal activity. The supernatant of strain NEAU-HV44 could significantly control the growth of weeds (A. retroflexus L., Setaria viridis, Portulaca oleracea L., and Chenopodium album) and crops (maize, soybean, wheat, Chinese cabbage, cucumber, tomato, and romaine lettuce) with dose-dependent in preemergence. Notably, weeds were more sensitive to a low-concentration supernatant extract than crops in preemergence. In postemergence, the 2 mg mL-1 supernatant extract could significantly reduce the height and >50% biomass (fresh weight) of tested weeds. The supernatant extract could cause cell membrane destabilization and the cell death of weeds. In addition, the growth of tomato was also inhibited at a high concentration, but no obvious symptoms were observed on soybean and romaine lettuce after spraying the supernatant extract. Then two novel julichrome monomers, julichromes Q12 (1) and Q13 (2), and two known julichromes, julichrome Q3.3 (3) and julichrome Q3.5 (4), were isolated from the supernatant extract of strain NEAU-HV44 by bioactivity-guided approach. This is the first report of the herbicidal activity of julichromes. These four herbicidal compounds could inhibit the shoot and root growth of weeds at 0.2 mg mL-1, and compound 4 could completely inhibit the growth of P. oleracea L. Thus, julichromes (Q12, Q13, Q3.3, Q3.5 1-4) may be new bioherbicidal candidates.
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- Ling Ling
- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology of Heilongjiang Province, College of Plant Protection, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology of Heilongjiang Province, College of Plant Protection, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
- Key Laboratory Vector Biology & Pathogen Control Zhejiang Province, College Life Science, Huzhou University, Huzhou 313000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology of Heilongjiang Province, College of Plant Protection, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology of Heilongjiang Province, College of Plant Protection, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology of Heilongjiang Province, College of Plant Protection, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology of Heilongjiang Province, College of Plant Protection, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory Vector Biology & Pathogen Control Zhejiang Province, College Life Science, Huzhou University, Huzhou 313000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology of Heilongjiang Province, College of Plant Protection, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology of Heilongjiang Province, College of Plant Protection, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory Vector Biology & Pathogen Control Zhejiang Province, College Life Science, Huzhou University, Huzhou 313000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology of Heilongjiang Province, College of Plant Protection, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology of Heilongjiang Province, College of Plant Protection, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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Firaha D, Liu YM, van de Streek J, Sasikumar K, Dietrich H, Helfferich J, Aerts L, Braun DE, Broo A, DiPasquale AG, Lee AY, Le Meur S, Nilsson Lill SO, Lunsmann WJ, Mattei A, Muglia P, Putra OD, Raoui M, Reutzel-Edens SM, Rome S, Sheikh AY, Tkatchenko A, Woollam GR, Neumann MA. Predicting crystal form stability under real-world conditions. Nature 2023; 623:324-328. [PMID: 37938708 PMCID: PMC10632141 DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06587-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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The physicochemical properties of molecular crystals, such as solubility, stability, compactability, melting behaviour and bioavailability, depend on their crystal form1. In silico crystal form selection has recently come much closer to realization because of the development of accurate and affordable free-energy calculations2-4. Here we redefine the state of the art, primarily by improving the accuracy of free-energy calculations, constructing a reliable experimental benchmark for solid-solid free-energy differences, quantifying statistical errors for the computed free energies and placing both hydrate crystal structures of different stoichiometries and anhydrate crystal structures on the same energy landscape, with defined error bars, as a function of temperature and relative humidity. The calculated free energies have standard errors of 1-2 kJ mol-1 for industrially relevant compounds, and the method to place crystal structures with different hydrate stoichiometries on the same energy landscape can be extended to other multi-component systems, including solvates. These contributions reduce the gap between the needs of the experimentalist and the capabilities of modern computational tools, transforming crystal structure prediction into a more reliable and actionable procedure that can be used in combination with experimental evidence to direct crystal form selection and establish control5.
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- Avant-garde Materials Simulation, Merzhausen, Germany
- JobRad, Freiburg, Germany
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- UCB Pharma SA, Chemin du Foriest, Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium
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- Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Data Science and Modelling, Pharmaceutical Sciences, R&D, AstraZeneca Gothenburg, Mölndal, Sweden
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- Merck, Analytical Research & Development, Rahway, NJ, USA
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- UCB Pharma SA, Chemin du Foriest, Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium
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- Data Science and Modelling, Pharmaceutical Sciences, R&D, AstraZeneca Gothenburg, Mölndal, Sweden
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- Solid State Chemistry, Research & Development, AbbVie, North Chicago, IL, USA
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- Early Product Development and Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Sciences R&D, AstraZeneca Gothenburg, Mölndal, Sweden
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- Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre, Cambridge, UK
- SuRE Pharma Consulting, Zionsville, IN, USA
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- UCB Pharma SA, Chemin du Foriest, Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium
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- Solid State Chemistry, Research & Development, AbbVie, North Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Physics and Materials Science, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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Yin YM, Sun ZY, Wang DW, Xi Z. Discovery of Benzothiazolylpyrazole-4-Carboxamides as Potent Succinate Dehydrogenase Inhibitors through Active Fragment Exchange and Link Approach. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:14471-14482. [PMID: 37775473 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c03646] [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: 10/01/2023]
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Succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) is an attractive target for developing green fungicides to manage agricultural pathogens in modern agriculture research. Herein, in this work, we report the discovery of benzothiazolylpyrazole-4-carboxamides I-III as potent SDH inhibitors using active fragment exchange and link approach. The results of the fungicidal activity assays showed that some of the synthesized compounds exhibited excellent inhibition against the tested fungi. Systematic structure-activity relationship studies led to the discovery of compound Ip, N-(1-((4,6-difluorobenzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)thio)propan-2-yl)-3-(difluoromethyl)-N-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, which showed higher fungicidal activity against Fusarium graminearum Schw (EC50 = 0.93 μg/mL) than the commercial fungicides thifluzamide (EC50 > 50 μg/mL) and boscalid (EC50 > 50 μg/mL). The molecular simulation studies suggested that hydrophobic interactions were the primary driving forces between ligands and SDH. Promisingly, we found that Ip could stimulate the growth of wheat seedlings and Arabidopsis thaliana and increase the biomass of the treated plants. Preliminary studies on the plant growth promoter mechanism of Ip indicated that it could increase nitrate reductase activity in planta, that, in turn, stimulates the growth of plants.
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- Yan-Ming Yin
- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, National Pesticide Engineering Research Center, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, National Pesticide Engineering Research Center, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, National Pesticide Engineering Research Center, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, National Pesticide Engineering Research Center, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, PR China
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Zheng BF, Zuo Y, Huang GY, Wang ZZ, Ma JY, Wu QY, Yang GF. Synthesis and Biological Activity Evaluation of Benzoxazinone-Pyrimidinedione Hybrids as Potent Protoporphyrinogen IX Oxidase Inhibitor. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:14221-14231. [PMID: 37729497 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c03593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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Protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase (PPO/Protox, E.C. 1.3.3.4) is recognized as one of the most important targets for herbicide discovery. In this study, we report our ongoing research efforts toward the discovery of novel PPO inhibitors. Specifically, we identified a highly potent new compound series containing a pyrimidinedione moiety and bearing a versatile building block-benzoxazinone scaffold. Systematic bioassays resulted in the discovery of compound 7af, ethyl 4-(7-fluoro-6-(3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3,6-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-4H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazin-4-yl)butanoate, which exhibited broad-spectrum and excellent herbicidal activity at the dosage of 37.5 g a.i./ha through postemergence application. The inhibition constant (Ki) value of 7af to Nicotiana tabacum PPO (NtPPO) was 14 nM, while to human PPO (hPPO), it was 44.8 μM, indicating a selective factor of 3200, making it the most selective PPO inhibitor to date. Moreover, molecular simulations further demonstrated the selectivity and the binding mechanism of 7af to NtPPO and hPPO. This study not only identifies a candidate that showed excellent in vivo bioactivity and high safety toward humans but also provides a paradigm for discovering PPO inhibitors with improved performance through molecular simulation and structure-guided optimization.
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- Bai-Feng Zheng
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensor Technology and Health, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensor Technology and Health, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensor Technology and Health, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensor Technology and Health, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensor Technology and Health, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensor Technology and Health, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, International Joint Research Center for Intelligent Biosensor Technology and Health, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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Yang S, Tang J, Li B, Yao G, Peng H, Pu C, Zhao C, Xu H. Rational Design of Insecticidal Isoxazolines Containing Sulfonamide or Sulfinamide Structure as Antagonists of GABA Receptors with Reduced Toxicities to Honeybee and Zebrafish. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:14211-14220. [PMID: 37737111 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c03459] [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: 09/23/2023]
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To develop highly effective, nontarget organism-friendly insecticides based on the isoxazoline scaffold, we rationally designed and synthesized 25 isoxazoline derivatives containing sulfonamides and sulfinamides. Their insecticidal activities against the diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella), fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua), and Spodoptera litura Fabricius (S. litura) were evaluated. The trifluoromethyl sulfinamide-containing compound 7w displayed excellent activities with LC50 values being 0.09, 0.84, 0.87, and 0.68 mg/L against P. xylostella, S. frugiperda, S. exigua, and S. litura, respectively, which were superior to fluxametamide (LC50 = 0.09, 1.24, 1.10, and 0.65 mg/L, respectively) and maintained at the same order of magnitude LC50 values as fluralaner (LC50 = 0.02, 0.17, 0.12, and 0.19 mg/L, respectively). Importantly, compound 7w showed a medium toxicity level of acute toxicity to honeybee (LD50 = 2.22 μg/adult), which is significantly lower than the fluralaner (high toxicity level, LD50 = 0.09 μg/adult). Acute toxicity experiments with zebrafish (Danio rerio) indicated that compound 7w was safe with the LC50 value being 42.4 mg/L (low toxicity level). Furthermore, electrophysiological experiments and molecular docking studies preliminarily verified that compound 7w acts on the insect GABA receptor, and the theoretical calculations explained that the sulfinamide structure may play an important role in exhibiting biological activities. The above results suggest that compound 7w could be employed as a potentially highly effective, environmentally friendly insecticide to control multiple agricultural pests.
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- Shuai Yang
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China
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Yao G, Han S, Wen Y, Xiao Y, Zhao C, Xu H. Design, synthesis, insecticidal activities and translocation of amino acid-tralopyril conjugates as vectorizing agrochemicals. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2023; 79:4018-4024. [PMID: 37278576 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Conjugating amino acid moieties to active ingredients has been recognized as an effective method for improving the precise targeting of the active form to the specific site. Based on the vectorization strategy, a series of amino acid-tralopyril conjugates were designed and synthesized as novel proinsecticide candidates, with the potential capability of root uptake and translocation to the foliage of crops. RESULTS Bioassay results showed excellent insecticidal activities of some conjugates, in particular, the conjugates 6b, 6e, and 7e, against the diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella), with equivalent insecticidal activity to chlorfenapyr (CFP). Importantly, conjugate 6e exhibited significantly higher in vivo insecticidal activity against P. xylostella than CFP. Furthermore, the systemic test experiments with Brassica chinensis demonstrated that conjugates 6e and 7e could be transported to the leaves, in contrast to CFP, which remained in the root. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated the feasibility of amino acid fragment conjugation as a vectorization strategy for transporting non-systemic insecticides into the leaves of B. chinensis while maintaining in vivo insecticidal activity. The findings also provide insights for subsequent mechanism studies on the uptake and transport of amino acid-insecticide conjugates in plants. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Guangkai Yao
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide; Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education; College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide; Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education; College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide; Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education; College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of South Subtropical Fruit Biology and Genetic Resource Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Tree Research; Institute of Fruit Tree Research, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide; Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education; College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide; Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education; College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide; Key Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology, Ministry of Education; College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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Wang M, Kong XP, Li H, Ge JC, Han XZ, Liu JH, Yu SL, Li W, Li DL, Wang J. Coprecipitation-based synchronous chlorantraniliprole encapsulation with chitosan: carrier-pesticide interactions and release behavior. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2023; 79:3757-3766. [PMID: 37198750 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7559] [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: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Controlled-release pesticide formulations have emerged as a promising approach towards sustainable pest control. Herein, an environment-friendly formulation of insecticide chlorantraniliprole (CAP) was fabricated through a simple approach of coprecipitation-based synchronous encapsulation by chitosan (CTS), with carrier-pesticide interaction mechanism and release behavior investigated. RESULTS The resulting CAP/CTS controlled-release formulation (CCF) showed a good loading content of 28.1% and a high encapsulation efficiency of 75.6%. Instrument determination in combination with molecular dynamics (MD) simulations displayed that the primary interactions between CAP and CTS were physical adsorption and complicated hydrogen (H)-bonds, which formed dominantly between NH in amides [or nitrogen (N) in ring structures] of CAP and hydroxyl (or amino) groups of CTS, as well as oxygen (O) in CAP with hydrogen in CTS or H2 O molecules. The in vitro release tests exhibited obvious pH/temperature sensitivity, with release dynamics following the first-order or Ritger-Peppas model. As the temperature increased, the CAP release process of the Ritger-Peppas model changed from Case-II to anomalous transport, and ultimately to a Fickian diffusion mechanism. The control effect against Plutella xylostella larvae also was evaluated by toxicity tests, where comparable efficacy of CCF to the commercial suspension concentrate was obtained. CONCLUSION The innovative, easy-to-prepare CCF can be used as a formulation with obvious pH/temperature sensitivity and good efficacy on target pests. This work contributes to the development of efficient and safe pesticide delivery systems, especially using the natural polymer materials as carriers. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Meng Wang
- College of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- Hailir Pesticides and Chemicals Group Co., Ltd, Qingdao, China
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- Hailir Pesticides and Chemicals Group Co., Ltd, Qingdao, China
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- College of Plant Health and Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Weifang Vocational College, Weifang, China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Horticulture, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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Zhong L, Wu C, Li M, Wu J, Chen Y, Ju Z, Tan C. 1,2,4-Oxadiazole as a potential scaffold in agrochemistry: a review. Org Biomol Chem 2023; 21:7511-7524. [PMID: 37671568 DOI: 10.1039/d3ob00934c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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N,O-containing heterocycles have been incorporated into various approved pesticides and pesticide candidates. The persistent challenge in contemporary crop protection lies in the continuous pursuit of novel N,O-heterocycle-containing compounds with pesticidal properties. Among them, the 1,2,4-oxadiazole scaffold is one of the most extensively explored heterocycles in new pesticide discovery and development. This review focuses on elucidating the molecular design strategy employed along with highlighting the bioactivity of 1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives since 2012. Throughout this time frame, tioxazafen and flufenoxadiazam have emerged as prominent examples in which 1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives were utilized as the core active structure within numerous applications. Additionally, the preparation methods for substituted 1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives are elaborated upon, and their potential value within agrochemistry is discussed.
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- Liangkun Zhong
- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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Bi R, Li R, Xu Z, Cai H, Zhao J, Zhou Y, Wu B, Sun P, Yang W, Zheng L, Chen XL, Luo CX, Teng H, Li Q, Li G. Melatonin targets MoIcl1 and works synergistically with fungicide isoprothiolane in rice blast control. J Pineal Res 2023; 75:e12896. [PMID: 37458404 DOI: 10.1111/jpi.12896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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Melatonina natural harmless molecule-displays versatile roles in human health and crop disease control such as for rice blast. Rice blast, caused by the filamentous fungus Magnaporthe oryzae, is one devastating disease of rice. Application of fungicides is one of the major measures in the control of various crop diseases. However, fungicide resistance in the pathogen and relevant environmental pollution are becoming serious problems. By screening for possible synergistic combinations, here, we discovered an eco-friendly combination for rice blast control, melatonin, and the fungicide isoprothiolane. These compounds together exhibited significant synergistic inhibitory effects on vegetative growth, conidial germination, appressorium formation, penetration, and plant infection by M. oryzae. The combination of melatonin and isoprothiolane reduced the effective concentration of isoprothiolane by over 10-fold as well as residual levels of isoprothiolane. Transcriptomics and lipidomics revealed that melatonin and isoprothiolane synergistically interfered with lipid metabolism by regulating many common targets, including the predicted isocitrate lyase-encoding gene MoICL1. Furthermore, using different techniques, we show that melatonin and isoprothiolane interact with MoIcl1. This study demonstrates that melatonin and isoprothiolane function synergistically and can be used to reduce the dosage and residual level of isoprothiolane, potentially contributing to the environment-friendly and sustainable control of crop diseases.
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- Ruiqing Bi
- National Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Hubei Key Laboratory of Plant Pathology, The Center for Crop Nanobiotechnology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Hubei Key Laboratory of Plant Pathology, The Center for Crop Nanobiotechnology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Hubei Key Laboratory of Plant Pathology, The Center for Crop Nanobiotechnology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory for Development and Utilization of Characteristic Horticultural Biological Resources, Chengdu Normal University, Chengdu, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Hubei Key Laboratory of Plant Pathology, The Center for Crop Nanobiotechnology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Hubei Key Laboratory of Plant Pathology, The Center for Crop Nanobiotechnology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Hubei Key Laboratory of Plant Pathology, The Center for Crop Nanobiotechnology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Hubei Key Laboratory of Plant Pathology, The Center for Crop Nanobiotechnology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Hubei Key Laboratory of Plant Pathology, The Center for Crop Nanobiotechnology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Hubei Key Laboratory of Plant Pathology, The Center for Crop Nanobiotechnology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Horticultural Plant Biology, Ministry of Education, College of Plant Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Hubei Key Laboratory of Plant Pathology, The Center for Crop Nanobiotechnology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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Wang H, Xu W, Li L. Tefluthrin induced toxicities in zebrafish: Focusing on enantioselectivity. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 195:105572. [PMID: 37666624 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2023.105572] [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: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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Tefluthrin is one of widely used chiral pyrethroid pesticides. The potential enantioselective risk posed by tefluthrin to the aquatic ecosystem is still unclear. In this study, the toxicity differences and corresponding mechanism of tefluthrin on zebrafish were investigated at the enantiomeric level. The results indicated that two tefluthrin enantiomers showed different acute toxicity, developmental toxicity and oxidative stress to zebrafish. The acute toxicity of (1R,3R)-tefluthrin was 130-176 fold as that of (1S,3S)-tefluthrin on zebrafish embryos, larvae and adults. (1R,3R)-Tefluthrin presented approximately 10, 3 and 2 times inhibition effect on the deformity rate, hatching rate and spontaneous movements on embryos as that of (1S,3S)-tefluthrin. Meanwhile, (1R,3R)-tefluthrin caused stronger oxidative stress on zebrafish embryo than (1S,3S)-tefluthrin. The molecular docking results revealed that there were stereospecific binding affinities between tefluthrin enantimers and sodium channel protein (Nav1.6), which may lead to acute toxicity differences. Transcriptome analysis showed that the two tefluthrin enantiomers markedly disturbed differential embryonic genes expression, thereby potentially causing the chronic enantioselective toxicity. The findings of the study reveal the toxicity differences and potential mechanism of tefluthrin enantiomers on zebrafish. These results also provides a foundation for a systematic evaluation of tefluthrin at enantiomer level.
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- Hongjie Wang
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Close-to-Nature Restoration Technology of Wetlands, School of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; Institute of Xiong'an New Area, Hebei university, Baoding 071002, China; College of Life Science, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Close-to-Nature Restoration Technology of Wetlands, School of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Close-to-Nature Restoration Technology of Wetlands, School of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; Institute of Xiong'an New Area, Hebei university, Baoding 071002, China.
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Upreti GC, Singh T, Chaudhary D, Singh A. Cascade Cyclizations Triggered by Photochemically Generated Carbamoyl Radicals Derived from Alkyl Amines. J Org Chem 2023; 88:11801-11808. [PMID: 37555769 DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.3c01090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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We report on a visible light-mediated cascade carbamoylation/cyclization of acrylamides using dihydropyridyl carbamoyl donors derived from alkyl amines. Diversely selected acrylamides including 2-cyano-N-arylacrylamides, indolyl- and benzimidazolyl acrylamides, and 2-alkynyl-N-aryl acrylamides participate in this reaction, providing products in good yields. The highlights of this photochemical method include the application of alkyl amine-derived carbamoyl donors, peroxide-free reaction conditions, and a broad scope.
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- Department of Chemistry, IIT Kanpur, Kanpur, 208016 Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, IIT Kanpur, Kanpur, 208016 Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, IIT Kanpur, Kanpur, 208016 Uttar Pradesh, India
- Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, IIT Kanpur, Kanpur, 208016 Uttar Pradesh, India
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