
Pest Management Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: March 12, 2025
Abstract BACKGROUND Citrus canker, a bacterial disease caused by Xanthomonas citri subsp. (Xcc), is one of the major threats to citrus industry. Inorganic copper (Cu) formulations such as Bordeaux mixture and Kocide 3000 are currently used control canker; however, they poorly water‐soluble have negligible plant transport, making systemic treatment canker difficult. RESULTS This study synthesized Cu 2 O@His one‐pot self‐assembly 2+ histidine for controlling canker. The results showed that had uniform size distribution (≈2.7 nm) good water solubility. It could disrupt cell membrane Xcc enter into cells destroy DNA, thereby inhibiting growth (half maximal inhibitory concentration = 7.4 μg mL −1 ) production virulence factors Xcc. was attributed its excellent dispersibility reactive oxygen species‐inducing ability. therapeutic efficacy transport were much better than those 3000. Additionally, it remarkable biosafety plants earthworms (lethal 50% >> 40 mg kg ). CONCLUSION provides new, eco‐friendly more efficient option control. © 2025 Society Chemical Industry.
Language: Английский