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Microscope aids in discovering mechanism of action

Damaged cell walls

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Even in the era of molecular biology and genetic research, the microscope still provides useful service to Bayer scientists in the development of agents to combat fungal diseases that infest vines.

Good wine is dependent on optimal conditions in the vineyard. Fungi in particular can infest vines and ruin good grapes. In iprovalicarb, the researchers of Bayer CropScience have developed a product to specifically combat certain fungal diseases. But that’s not all – it is just as important to know the active ingredient’s mechanism of action and target molecule in order to develop further products.

New principles against resistant fungi

After all, once a fungus has become resistant to one substance, it can only be combated using an active substance that works according to different biochemical principles. Bayer’s researchers thus turned their attention to this challenging task and found out that iprovalicarb inhibits correct cell wall growth. The following article contains more detailed information about research activities and the exciting tasks facing creative fungal researchers.