Disease: plant fungal diseases

Decursin, Identified via High-Throughput Chemical Screening, Enhances Plant Disease Resistance via Two Independent Mechanisms

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Researchers identified a natural compound called decursin from angelica plants that helps plants fight off dangerous fungal infections in two ways: it strengthens the plant’s own immune system and directly kills the fungal pathogens. This dual-action approach makes decursin a promising natural alternative to synthetic fungicides for protecting crops like wheat and tomatoes from diseases. The compound shows particular promise because it comes from plants, breaks down easily in the environment, and is more effective than other natural antimicrobial compounds currently used in agriculture.

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Microminutinin, a Fused Bis-Furan Coumarin from Murraya euchrestifolia, Exhibits Strong Broad-Spectrum Antifungal Activity by Disrupting Cell Membranes and Walls

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Researchers discovered a natural compound called microminutinin from a plant used in traditional medicine. This compound shows strong ability to kill various fungal pathogens that damage crops, particularly tea plants. The compound works by breaking down the protective structures of fungal cells, making it a promising candidate for developing safer, plant-based fungicides for agriculture.

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Isolation and Identification of Endophytic Bacterium B5 from Mentha haplocalyx Briq. and Its Biocontrol Mechanisms Against Alternaria alternata-Induced Tobacco Brown Spot

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Scientists discovered a beneficial bacterium called Bacillus velezensis in mint plants that can fight tobacco brown spot disease caused by a fungus. This bacterium works by producing natural antifungal compounds and enzymes that damage the fungus, and it helps boost the plant’s own defense systems. In greenhouse tests, this bacterial treatment was as effective as commercial chemical fungicides, offering farmers a safer, more environmentally friendly option for protecting their tobacco crops.

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Chemical profile and bioactivity of essential oils from five Turkish thyme species against white mold fungal disease agent Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

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Researchers studied five types of Turkish thyme plants to see if their essential oils could fight a harmful fungus called Sclerotinia sclerotiorum that damages crops like cucumbers and sunflowers. They found that thyme oils, especially those rich in carvacrol and thymol, were very effective at stopping fungal growth. These natural plant oils could be used as safer alternatives to chemical fungicides in farming, reducing environmental damage while controlling plant diseases.

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