Herbicidal efficacy and molecular dynamics of volatile terpenoids against Amaranthus viridis and Chenopodium murale: a dose-dependent analysis
摘要
This study investigates the herbicidal potential and mechanisms of four volatile terpenoids—1,8-cineole, citral, menthone, and geraniol—against the weeds Amaranthus viridis and Chenopodium murale. All compounds exhibited significant allelopathic effects in a dose-dependent manner. Notably, 1,8-cineole and citral strongly inhibited seed germination, shoot, and root growth, with C. murale showing higher sensitivity than A. viridis. Geraniol had the most potent effects on C. murale with IC50 values of 2.25, 2.27, and 7.10 mg/L for seed germination, shoot growth, and root growth, respectively. Menthone was most effective against A. viridis with IC50 values of 31.50, 27.24, and 19.81 mg/L for germination, shoot growth, and root growth, respectively. Molecular dynamics and Molecular Mechanics Generalized Born Surface Area (MMGBSA) studies confirmed these terpenoids as transport inhibitor response 1 (TIR1) antagonists, suggesting their potential as natural herbicides targeting auxin pathways. Further research is needed to assess their ecological impact and practical application.