Discovery of Natural Ethyl 3-Phenyl-2,3-dibromopropionate as an Antifungal Scaffold with Excellent Potency against Phytopathogenic Fungi

disrupted mycelial morphology and cellular ultrastructure, increased the ROS level, and altered MMP and membrane permeability. Additionally, the SAR was deduced and explained via LUMO/HOMO/MEP analyses. The results make these derivatives promising leads for novel agricultural fungicides.