Nor-seco-tremulane sesquiterpenoids from the endophyte fungus of Rhododendron capitatum: dual aphicidal and nematicidal activity with multi-target toxic mechanisms.
BACKGROUND Plant pests such as Acyrthosiphon pisum and Bursaphelenchus xylophilus pose destructive threats to crops and pine forests globally. Widespread application of synthetic pesticides has caused pest resistance and ecological risks, creating an urgent demand for eco-friendly, pesticidal natural products. Endophyt...