Bioprospecting and mode of action of volatile organic compounds from morphospecies of the endophytic fungus Hypoxylon anthochroum in the field of bioherbicides.
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Endophytic Fungus Offers Green Alternative to Chemical Weed Killers: Hypoxylon anthochroum VOCs Show Strong Bioherbicidal Potential

Researchers from UNAM have identified volatile organic compounds from the endophytic fungus Hypoxylon anthochroum that exhibit powerful bioherbicidal activity. These natural fungal metabolites suppress weed growth and disrupt plant mitochondria, offering a sustainable, eco-friendly alternative to synthetic herbicides.