DPV191 Figure 04

Dasheen mosaic virus

Immunodiffusion test showing the serological relationship of dasheen mosaic virus to blackeye cowpea mosaic virus. Centre well contains antiserum to dasheen mosaic virus. Peripheral wells contain extracts of: (a) P. selloum infected with dasheen mosaic virus, (b) cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) infected with blackeye cowpea mosaic virus, (c) healthy cowpea, and (d) healthy P. selloum. The diffusion medium contains 0.5% sodium dodecyl sulphate, and non-degraded antigens were tested.