Design, synthesis and bactericidal activity of novel acylhydrazine derivatives against <i>Solanum lycopersicum</i> (tomato) bacterial diseases
Feng Hao, Liyun Jiang, Xia Miao, Tingyan Dong, Kaida Li, Yujun Yang, Jiting Li, Xiaoyan Zhou, Mingquan Yuan, Le Cai
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Bacterial diseases in plants, especially those caused by Ralstonia solanacearum, pose a significant threat to global agriculture. Traditional chemical pesticides, though effective, have led to growing resistance in pathogens, creating a pressing need for alternative, non-toxic, and environmentally safe antimicrobial agents. Acylhydrazines have emerged as promising candidates due to their broad biological activity. RESULTS: of 37.62 mg/L. In vitro and in vivo evaluations confirmed the potent antibacterial efficacy of compound TSSJ5 and its favorable safety profile, particularly for non-target plants such as Solanum lycopersicum. The compound also showed low toxicity to bees. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) suggested that compound TSSJ5 may disrupt the formation of the bacterial cell wall in R. solanacearum, and density functional theory (DFT) calculations indicated that the activity of compound TSSJ5 surpassed that of saisentong. A three-dimensional quantitative structure-activity relationship (3D-QSAR) model was established to predict the biological activity of similar compounds. CONCLUSION: The results of this study demonstrate that compound TSSJ5 is a promising antimicrobial agent with significant antibacterial activity against R. solanacearum and other plant pathogens. Its favorable safety profile for non-target plants and low toxicity to bees make it an ideal candidate for sustainable agricultural applications. These findings contribute to the development of new, environmentally friendly solutions for managing bacterial resistance in plant diseases, advancing the field of plant protection and agricultural chemistry. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.