Role of Indole Derivatives in Agrochemistry: Synthesis and Future Insights

Manisha      Rani; Divya      Utreja; Shivali      Sharma
Abstract

Heterocycles constitute a wider class of organic compounds which contribute significantly to every facet of pure and applied chemistry. Indole, one of the bicyclic heterocyclic compounds containing nitrogen atom, witnessed unparalleled biological activity such as antiviral, antibacterial, anticancer, anti-depressant and antifungal activities. Different biological activities exhibited by indole derivatives provide the impulsion to explore its activity against anti-phytopathogenic microbes to save the plants from pests and disease, as food security will once again become a rigid demand. This review mainly focuses on various methods related to the synthesis of indole derivatives and its role in agriculture.
Keywords: Indole, heterocyclic, biological activity, phytopathogenic, antifungal, antibacterial, antimicrobial.
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Role of Indole Derivatives in Agrochemistry: Synthesis and Future Insights

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