Advances in Weed Control and Management
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 712
Special Issue Editor
Interests: organic synthesis; natural products; theoretical calculation; spectrometric methods; structure identification; pesticide science
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Dear Colleagues,
Natural products, particularly plant-derived secondary metabolites, have received increased attention as promising sources of herbicidal agents. These compounds often exhibit high biological activity and structural diversity, making them attractive candidates for the development of environmentally benign herbicides. Moreover, the exploration of synthetic analogues of these natural scaffolds allows for the fine-tuning of their efficacy, stability, and selectivity. Advances in phytochemistry, molecular biology, and mode-of-action studies have facilitated a deeper understanding of how these compounds exert their phytotoxic effects. Together, these efforts contribute to the discovery and rational design of novel herbicidal agents that align with current demands for agricultural sustainability and reduced environmental risk.
Prof. Dr. Elson S. Alvarenga
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- herbicides
- natural products
- docking
- bioassay
- bioactive compounds
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