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Extracts from the roots ofBoerhaavia diffusa L., stems ofCuscuta reflexa Roxb. or leaves ofEuphorbia hirta L. have shown a potential protective effect on the infection of potato virus X, in hypersensitive and systemic hosts. The inhibition by these extracts was systemic and sensitive to actinomycin D.
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Awasthi, L.P., Mukerjee, K. Protection of potato virus X infection by plant extracts. Biol Plant 22, 205–209 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02892740
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