Publications by authors named "Zhen-Rong Wu"
J Agric Food Chem
October 2021
Article Synopsis
- Plant pathogenic fungi pose significant challenges to agriculture, necessitating the development of innovative fungicides derived from natural products.
- In this study, 30 magnolol derivatives were synthesized and tested, revealing that 11 showed significant antifungal activity against various phytopathogenic fungi, with one compound demonstrating superior efficacy compared to magnolol itself.
- The research further explored the mechanisms of action of the most effective compound, indicating that it affects mycelium morphology and cell membrane integrity, while highlighting the importance of specific structural features for enhanced antifungal activity.
