Madras Agricultural Journal
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Characterisation of Blackgram Leaf Crinkle Virus.

Abstract

The blackgrain leaf crinkle virus (BLCV) lost its activity a: dilutions above 1:5000. at temperatures above 60°C. and in storage after 48 hours at room temperature. The optimum pH was found to be 7.2. BLCV was antigenic. and capable of reacting speci fically with its antiserum. Of the 24 plant species tested cowpea, cluster beans greengram, groundnut and redgram were infected by BLCV.

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