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Structure, bioactivity and implications for environmental remediation of complexes comprising the fungicide hexaconazole bound to copper
Author(s) -
Zhao JinHao,
Lai ShengHong,
Ruan LuLu,
Cheng JingLi,
Tan ChengXia,
Zhu GuoNian
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
pest management science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.296
H-Index - 125
eISSN - 1526-4998
pISSN - 1526-498X
DOI - 10.1002/ps.3536
Subject(s) - hexaconazole , fungicide , chemistry , chelation , environmental chemistry , leaching (pedology) , metal ions in aqueous solution , tebuconazole , pesticide , metal , inorganic chemistry , organic chemistry , agronomy , biology , carbendazim , ecology , soil water
Background In agricultural areas excessive amounts of toxic heavy metals are a growing threat to the environment and human health. Measures should be taken to minimise the risk of adverse health effects. Hence, we investigated the possibilities of hexaconazole (a commercial fungicidal) as a dual‐function ligand that has heavy metal ions chelating and fungicidal activities . Results Metal chelation and fungicidal activities were studied by UV , elemental analysis, IR , thermogravimetric study and biological assays. Results showed that hexaconazole had selective binding capability with Cu 2+ over other ions such as Zn 2+ , Cd 2+ , Mn 2+ , Fe 2+ and Co 2+ . Soil leaching experiments showed that soil type had a limited effect on heavy‐metal adsorption by hexaconazole; with decreasing pH , a notable rise of leaching effect was observed, which reached 22%. In addition, this complex exhibit better fungicidal activity against Blumeria graminis than the same dose of hexaconazole . Conclusion This study demonstrates that hexaconazole had notable capabilities to chelate heavy metals as well as excellent fungicidal activity as a metal chelator. Given the mutual influence between pesticides and heavy metals in adsorption–desorption processes, these phenomena must be taken into account if they are to be applied rationally. © 2013 Society of Chemical Industry