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A fungitoxic principle from the leaves ofLawsonia inermisLam.

Authors :
Tripathi, R. D.
Srivastava, H. S.
Dixit, S. N.
Source :
Experientia; January 1978, Vol. 34 Issue: 1 p51-52, 2p
Publication Year :
1978

Abstract

During antifungal screening of higher plants, the leaves ofLawsonia inermiswere found to exhibit strong fungitoxicity. On chemical investigation, the antifungal factor was found to be 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (Lawsone). The minimum effective dose against test organism was found to be 1000 ppm. Lawsone was found to exhibit fungicidal activity, wide fungitoxic spectrum and nonphytotoxicity.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00144754
Volume :
34
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Experientia
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs16520994
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01921895