Novel Plant Growth Promoting Molecules: A Comprehensive Review
Available online 23 April 2026
This study provides a comprehensive review of novel organic small molecules with plant growth-promoting activity that were reported internationally between 2005 and 2026. It aims to offer a systematic...
Peptidomimetics containing tryptamine unit for combating plant fungal pathogens
Available online 22 April 2026
Fungal plant diseases represent a major challenge to global agricultural productivity and ecological stability, underscoring the urgent need for the development of efficient and eco-friendly novel antifungal...
Influence of Uptake Pathways on the Metabolism Fate and Dietary Risk of Spirotetramat in Cucumber and Tomato
Available online 20 April 2026
In this study, ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS) was used to establish a rapid and sensitive detection method for spirotetramat and its metabolites...
A novel mutation Y192H in dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH) contributes high resistance to a novel chemical quinofumelin in Fusarium graminearum
Available online 18 April 2026
Quinofumelin, developed by Mitsui Chemicals Agro, Inc., is a quinoline fungicide with strong activity against Fusarium graminearum, the causal agent of Fusarium head blight (FHB) in wheat. Our previous...
The capability of synthetic cytokinin mimics for in vitro regeneration of plants
March 2026
Among plant hormones, cytokinins have been extensively studied for over a century due to their central roles in regulating plant development, physiology, and environmental responses. In this study,...
Nature: Decoding 4-vinylanisole biosynthesis and pivotal enzymes in locusts
March 2026
Locust plagues result in significant agricultural and ecological damage, and the current dependence on broad-spectrum chemical pesticides raises serious concerns regarding environmental sustainability...
Peroxisome-mitochondria contact-mediated ROS transfer: A key line of defence under plant stress
March 2026
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) act as early messengers in plants exposed to drought, salinity, heat and other environmental challenges. Their timely removal is crucial. Unchecked ROS injure membranes,...
SalicS1 FRET sensor enables real-time visualization of salicylic acid dynamics in plant immunity
March 2026
SalicS1 is a genetically encoded, ratiometric FRET biosensor that brings salicylic acid (SA) research to the same real-time imaging standard long available for ABA and GA. Built through a modular Golden...
Smoke generator for protected agriculture: research progress, key challenges, and future perspectives
March 2026
Smoke generator constitute an important class of pesticide formulations widely used in protected agriculture, forestry, mushroom cultivation, and storage environments. Unlike conventional sprays, smoke...
TMK1 phosphorylates and stabilizes PIN2 to reinforce auxin flux during root gravitropism
March 2026
Plant growth depends on tightly coordinated auxin signaling and directional auxin transport, yet the molecular feedback mechanism that directly links these processes during root gravitropism has remained...
Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of 2-(benzylsulfonyl)-5-(2-methoxypyridin-4-yl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives as novel herbicides
March 2026
To develop herbicides with a novel mechanism of action, a series of 1,3,4-oxadiazolpyridine derivatives were designed and synthesized based on active substructure splicing and structure optimization....
Synthesis and insecticidal activity evaluation of sulfonamide derivatives oriented by atom replacement strategy
March 2026
The single-atom replacement strategy is a typical approach which just converts elements in lead compounds into their analogues with very small chemical changes. In this research, we implemented this...
Phytic acid-assisted amorphization of bone mineral for improved phosphorus fertilizer efficiency
March 2026
Phosphorus plays an indispensable role in the food chain, yet phosphorus mineral resources are finite, underscoring the urgency for developing a closed-loop phosphorus economy. Although there have been...
Directed evolution of HIS1-Like proteins to enhance herbicide metabolism in crops
March 2026
HPPD (4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase) inhibitor are widely used in agriculture due to their high efficacy and environmental friendliness. However, many important crops, such as rice, wheat, and...
Carbonyl-bridged trifluoromethyl pyridine derivatives for pest control and mechanistic investigations
March 2026
Trifluoromethyl pyridine (TFMP) motif is commonly discovered in structures of active pharmaceuticals. Flonicamid, characterized by the TFMP moiety, is well known as a prodrug in the knockdown of pests....
Discovery of bioactive hydrazide derivatives and their evaluation as agricultural fungicide candidates
Available online 27 March 2026
With the growing challenge of pathogen resistance and the continuous expansion of the global fungicide market, the discovery of novel fungicidal lead structures has become increasingly imperative. Inspired...
Effect of glutathione-coated Mn-doped ZnS quantum dots on nutrient delivery in basil (Ocimum basilicum) plants
Available online 17 March 2026
Ensuring efficient nutrient delivery while minimizing environmental impacts remains a significant challenge for modern agriculture. Nanotechnology-based fertilizers offer promising strategies to improve...
Light conversion film of biodegradable cellulose composite with fluorophores doped silica nanoparticles for plant growth
Available online 14 March 2026
Rational manipulation of solar spectrum represents a promising strategy to enhance crop productivity and agricultural light conversion films transforming non-utilized or low-efficiency solar photons...
Duckweed as a sustainable protein source: Effects of fertilizer regimes on growth, protein yield, and functional properties
Available online 12 March 2026
Duckweed offers potential as a sustainable protein source in Sri Lanka. This study optimized growth, protein content, and safety in four wild varieties; Spirodela polyrhiza (SP), Lemna minor (LM), Lemna...
Design, synthesis, and evaluation of biological activity of camphor-based oxo-phenylacetamide ester compounds
Available online 10 March 2026
This study presents the design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of a novel series of amide derivatives based on the fenchol/bornyl scaffold. Systematic screening of biological activity revealed...
How parasitic plants can avoid self-attack
Available online 23 February 2026
We spotlight recent findings from a Science paper that provide molecular insights into how parasitic plants avoid inducing haustorium development in their own or closely related species. A uridine diphosphate-dependent...
Discovery of novel plant immune-priming compounds through WRKY45 promoter-based chemical screening
Available online 5 February 2026
Plant activators enhance disease resistance by priming host immunity, offering a sustainable alternative or complement to conventional pesticides. To advance this field, we established a high-throughput...
Nano-encapsulation of pyraclostrobin within mesoporous silica mitigates toxicity in zebrafish (Danio rerio)
Available online 5 February 2026
Pyraclostrobin, a widely used broad-spectrum fungicide, poses significant ecological risks to aquatic ecosystems due to its high toxicity to non-target organisms, limiting its application in paddy fields....
A Solarization-Triggered Fungicide Controlled-Release Platform Enabled by “Carrier-in-Carrier” Hiberarchy for On-Demand Soil-Borne Disease Defense
Available online 4 February 2026
Soil application of fungicides is a primary control strategy for soil-borne diseases, while soil solarization provides an economical and eco-friendly supplementary approach. Herein, we propose a novel...
Synthesis, biological activity, and acaricidal mechanism of chiral 2,4-diphenyloxazolines
Available online 4 February 2026
In addition to differences in effects on the target organism, chiral compounds also have different environmental behavior and even mechanisms of action in their two enantiomers. Examining the differences...