Unlocking the antibacterial potential of berberine–thioether derivatives against plant canker

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the antibacterial properties of berberine-thioether derivatives for plant disease management.
• Synthesis of novel berberine-thioether derivatives.
• Evaluation of antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas syringae pv. morsprunorum (Psa) and Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris (Xac).
• Discovered promising antibacterial activity of berberine-thioether derivatives.
• Identified potential lead compounds for managing plant bacterial canker diseases.