Use of agmatine and / or spermidine in the control of plant diseases caused by phytopathogenic pythium species
By using spermine and spermidine biological agents in the prevention and control of plant diseases, the spore germination and mycelial growth of Phytophthora infestans are inhibited, solving the problems of drug resistance and environmental pollution in existing technologies, and achieving efficient and environmentally friendly disease control.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- AGRI GENOMICS INST CHINESE ACADEMY OF AGRI SCI
- Filing Date
- 2026-03-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies for controlling plant diseases caused by Phytophthora in China suffer from problems such as frequent chemical resistance, pesticide residue pollution of the environment, and limited effectiveness of agricultural measures, which cannot meet the needs of large-scale agricultural production.
Using spermine and/or spermidine as biological agents, spraying them onto the stems, leaves and fruits of plants inhibits the spore germination and mycelial growth of Phytophthora. Specifically, it inhibits the transaminase activity of glycoprotein GP42, a cell wall component of Phytophthora, thereby achieving the control of Phytophthora blight in peppers, tomatoes, potatoes and tomatoes.
Spermine and spermidine effectively inhibit the spore germination and mycelial growth of Phytophthora, reducing the area affected by plant diseases, with no residual pollution, low risk of drug resistance, and low production cost.
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