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A supramolecular bactericidal material for preventing and treating plant-associated biofilms

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  • Jinghan Yang

    (Center for Research and Development of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University)

  • Kongjun Liu

    (Center for Research and Development of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University
    Zunyi Medical University)

  • Yazhen Chen

    (Center for Research and Development of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University)

  • Haojie Ye

    (Center for Research and Development of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University)

  • Gefei Hao

    (Center for Research and Development of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University)

  • Fengpei Du

    (China Agricultural University)

  • Peiyi Wang

    (Center for Research and Development of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University)

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.

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  • Jinghan Yang & Kongjun Liu & Yazhen Chen & Haojie Ye & Gefei Hao & Fengpei Du & Peiyi Wang, 2025. "A supramolecular bactericidal material for preventing and treating plant-associated biofilms," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 16(1), pages 1-21, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:16:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-025-57839-x
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-57839-x
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