Small molecule inhibitors of Fusarium avenaceum virulence factors as new fungicide active ingredients

To develop a fluorescent-tagged protein assay platform in Fusarium avenaceum to identify compounds that inhibit pathogen virulence.

To identify inhibitors of virulence factor production in Fusarium avenaceum from secondary metabolite libraries. Identify the active metabolites responsible for inhibition of virulence factor production and evaluate activity in plants.