A supramolecular bactericidal material for preventing and treating plant-associated biofilms.
basic_science · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 40097425.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/s41467-025-57839-x and PMC identifier 11914267.
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Abstract
Treating bacterial biofilms on plants poses challenges due to biofilm induced resistance and poor agent adhesion on plant leaves. Here, we report on a host-guest self-assembled material which is biocompatible, has a lamellar supramolecular structure for leaf retention and prevents and treats bacterial biofilms. Phosphate/isopropanolamine-modified ferrocene forms a host-guest complex with β-CD which assembles into a lamella structure. The agent shows control efficacy against bacterial blight, bacterial leaf streak, and citrus canker in testing.
Medical subject headings
- Biofilms
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Plant Diseases