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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
Phytophthora meadii is a fungal species which causes Fruit Rot Disease (FRD) in Areca catechu affects the quality and
yield which is main threat for agricultural economy. Traditional methods
include chemical fungicides like bordeaux mixture, Fosetyl-al, metalaxyl,
mancozeb, copper oxychloride, cymoxalin, copper sulfate, etc in treatment of
FRD, which can lead to environmental and health issues. In this study, an in
silico approach was employed to identify potential bioactive compounds that
could serve as effective agents against the pathogens responsible for FRD in Areca catechu. Utilizing a combination
of molecular docking and virtual screening, we screened a comprehensive library
of natural compounds for their ability to inhibit key enzymes and proteins
associated with FRD pathogens. The molecular docking analysis focused on
identifying compounds with high binding affinities to target proteins,
suggesting their potential efficacy in disrupting pathogen activity. Among the
screened compounds, several compounds have shown strong binding affinities
indicating their potential as bioactive agents against FRD pathogens. These
findings provide a promising foundation for the development of natural,
environmentally-friendly treatments for FRD in Areca catechu.
Country : India
IRJIET, Volume 8, Issue 7, July 2024 pp. 43-52