Evaluation of Alkaloids Isolated from As Photosynthesis Inhibitors

Overview

Journal Molecules

Publisher MDPI

Specialty Biology

Date 2018 Oct 24

PMID 30347671

Citations 11

Authors

Olivia Moreira Sampaio

Lucas Campos Curcino Vieira

Barbara Sayuri Bellete

Beatriz King-Diaz

Blas Lotina-Hennsen

Maria Fatima das Gracas Fernandes da Silva

Thiago Andre Moura Veiga

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Abstract

Eight alkaloids (⁻) were isolated from , and their herbicide activities were evaluated through in vitro, semivivo, and in vivo assays. The most relevant results were observed for Compounds and ⁻ at 150 μM, which decreased dry biomass by 20% and 23%, respectively. These are significant results since they presented similar values with the positive control, commercial herbicide 3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea (DCMU). Based on the performed assays, Compound (graveoline) is classified as an electron-transport inhibitor during the light phase of photosynthesis, as well as a plant-growth regulator. On the other hand, Compounds ⁻ inhibited electron and energy transfers, and are also plant-growth inhibitors. These phytotoxic behaviors based on acridone and quinolone alkaloids may serve as a valuable tool in the further development of a new class of herbicides since natural products represent an interesting alternative to replace commercial herbicides, potentially due their low toxicity.

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