What is the origin and mechanism of action of zhongshengmycin?
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Topic
Zhongshengmycin is a commercial fungicide/bactericide containing piperidine.
Answer
Zhongshengmycin is a new agricultural antibiotic derived from Streptomyces lavendulae var. hainanensis, classified as an N-glycoside alkaline water-soluble substance. It inhibits pathogenic bacteria mainly by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial proteins and also has a strong inhibitory effect on fungal spore formation and germination.
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