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Natural Products from Marine Microorganisms with Agricultural Applications
Michi Yao1,2, Hafiz Muhammad Usama Shaheen1,2, Chen Zuo1,2
1The Sanya Institute, Nanjing Agricultural University, Sanya 572000, China.
Marine Drugs
|November 26, 2025
Summary
Marine microorganisms offer sustainable solutions for agriculture. Their natural products show potent activity against pests and diseases, addressing challenges posed by climate change and chemical resistance in crop protection.
Area of Science:
- Marine biology
- Agrochemistry
- Natural product chemistry
Background:
- Climate change and pest resistance threaten global agriculture.
- Synthetic pesticides face challenges due to resistance and environmental concerns.
- Marine microorganisms are a promising source of novel bioactive compounds.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review marine natural products from microorganisms for agrochemical applications.
- To highlight compounds effective against agricultural pests, pathogens, and weeds.
- To assess the potential of marine-derived compounds for sustainable crop protection.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of marine natural products and their bioactivities.
- Analysis of 126 marine natural products from microbial sources.
- Evaluation of pesticidal, fungicidal, and herbicidal properties.
Main Results:
- Identified 126 marine natural products with diverse bioactivities.
- Demonstrated strong antagonistic effects against agricultural pests and pathogens.
- Highlighted compounds effective against a broad spectrum of agricultural threats.
Conclusions:
- Marine microorganisms represent a valuable resource for developing novel, environmentally friendly pesticides.
- Marine-derived compounds offer a promising strategy for sustainable agriculture and future agrochemical research.
- These natural products can help overcome challenges in crop protection due to climate change and resistance.
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