| complete nucleotide sequences of two begomoviruses infecting madagascar periwinkle (catharanthus roseus) from pakistan. | though catharanthus roseus (madagascar periwinkle) is an ornamental plant, it is famous for its medicinal value. its alkaloids are known for anti-cancerous properties, and this plant is studied mainly for its alkaloids. here, this plant has been studied for its viral diseases. complete dna sequences of two begomoviruses infecting c. roseus originating from pakistan were determined. the sequence of one begomovirus (clone kn4) shows the highest level of nucleotide sequence identity (86.5 %) to an ... | 2013 | 23065111 |
| molecular characterization of a new begomovirus infecting mirabilis jalapa in northern india. | begomoviruses are whitefly-transmitted single-stranded dna viruses that are responsible for considerable economic losses. a begomovirus, alphasatellite and betasatellite were characterized in a mirabilis jalapa plant exhibiting severe leaf curling and mottling symptoms. the complete viral genome shared highest sequence identity of 87% with pedilanthus leaf curl virus (am712436), reported from pakistan. additionally, the viral genome was 84% identical to that of chilli leaf curl india virus (kx95 ... | 2017 | 28342034 |