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- Title
Antifungal plant flavonoids identified in silico with potential to control rice blast disease caused by Magnaporthe oryzae.
- Authors
Moin, Abu Tayab; Robin, Tanjin Barketullah; Patil, Rajesh B.; Rani, Nurul Amin; Prome, Anindita Ash; Sakif, Tahsin Islam; Hossain, Mohabbat; Chowdhury, Dil Umme Salma; Rashid, Shah Samiur; Mollah, A. K. M. Moniruzzaman; Islam, Saiful; Uddin, Mohammad Helal; Khalequzzaman, Mohammad; Islam, Tofazzal; Islam, Nazneen Naher
- Abstract
Rice blast disease, caused by the fungus Magnaporthe oryzae, poses a severe threat to rice production, particularly in Asia where rice is a staple food. Concerns over fungicide resistance and environmental impact have sparked interest in exploring natural fungicides as potential alternatives. This study aimed to identify highly potent natural fungicides against M. oryzae to combat rice blast disease, using advanced molecular dynamics techniques. Four key proteins (CATALASE PEROXIDASES 2, HYBRID PKS-NRPS SYNTHETASE TAS1, MANGANESE LIPOXYGENASE, and PRE-MRNA-SPLICING FACTOR CEF1) involved in M. oryzae's infection process were identified. A list of 30 plant metabolites with documented antifungal properties was compiled for evaluation as potential fungicides. Molecular docking studies revealed that 2-Coumaroylquinic acid, Myricetin, Rosmarinic Acid, and Quercetin exhibited superior binding affinities compared to reference fungicides (Azoxystrobin and Tricyclazole). High throughput molecular dynamics simulations were performed, analyzing parameters like RMSD, RMSF, Rg, SASA, hydrogen bonds, contact analysis, Gibbs free energy, and cluster analysis. The results revealed stable interactions between the selected metabolites and the target proteins, involving important hydrogen bonds and contacts. The SwissADME server analysis indicated that the metabolites possess fungicide properties, making them effective and safe fungicides with low toxicity to the environment and living beings. Additionally, bioactivity assays confirmed their biological activity as nuclear receptor ligands and enzyme inhibitors. Overall, this study offers valuable insights into potential natural fungicides for combating rice blast disease, with 2-Coumaroylquinic acid, Myricetin, Rosmarinic Acid, and Quercetin standing out as promising and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional fungicides. These findings have significant implications for developing crop protection strategies and enhancing global food security, particularly in rice-dependent regions.
- Subjects
ASIA; RICE blast disease; PYRICULARIA oryzae; ROSMARINIC acid; FUNGICIDE resistance; FUNGICIDES; GIBBS' free energy
- Publication
PLoS ONE, 2024, Vol 19, Issue 4, p1
- ISSN
1932-6203
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0301519