Natural occurrence of pelargonium flower break virus infecting Pelargonium zonale plants in South America
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DOI: 10.1111/jph.13276
Abstract: In 2023, virus‐like symptoms were observed in Pelargonium zonale plants in Brazil. Transmission electron microscope analysis revealed the presence of isometric particles measuring ca. 30 nm in diameter in leaf extracts and ultrathin sections of symptomatic… read more here.
Keywords: pelargonium flower; zonale plants; flower break; zonale ... See more keywords
The Biosynthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles’ Antiviral Activity in Combination with Pelargonium zonale Extract against the Human Corona 229E Virus
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238362
Abstract: Almost one-third of all infectious diseases are caused by viruses, and these diseases account for nearly 20% of all deaths globally. It is becoming increasingly clear that highly contagious viral infections pose a significant threat… read more here.
Keywords: zinc oxide; antiviral activity; combination; activity ... See more keywords
Enhancing genetic diversity in Pelargonium: insights from crossbreeding in the gene pool
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.17993
Abstract: This study aimed to enrich the Pelargonium gene pool through crosses and assess genetic variation among 56 genotypes from five Pelargonium species. Seventeen morphological descriptors were used, and NTSYS-pc software was employed to define genetic… read more here.
Keywords: gene pool; variation; pelargonium; zonale ... See more keywords