Crops will be harmed by fungi, pests and weeds during their growth. In the past half century,
scientists have conducted in-depth research on natural products extracted from …

Scaffold structures, new mechanisms of action, and targets present enormous challenges in
the discovery of novel pesticides. The discovery of new scaffolds is the basis for the …

Rice false smut, caused by the fungus Ustilaginoidea virens, is a destructive grain disease in
rice-producing areas worldwide. To reveal the action mechanism of osthole against U …

Excessive underwater drag, coupled with a heavy marine fouling, not only adversely affects
the operation and speed of ships but also leads to increased energy and fuel consumption …

Blue mold induced by Penicillium choerospondiatis is a primary cause of growth and
postharvest losses in the fruit of Phyllanthus emblica. There is an urgent need to explore …