First Report of Cassytha filiformis Parasitizing Justicia gendarussa in Malaysia

Khoo, Ying Wei and Li, Shifang and Chong, Khim Phin (2022) First Report of Cassytha filiformis Parasitizing Justicia gendarussa in Malaysia. Journal of Plant Pathology. pp. 1-2. ISSN 1125-4653 (P-ISSN) , 2239-7264 (E-ISSN)

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‘Gandarusa’ (Justicia gendarussa, family Acanthaceae) is an evergreen shrub. Its leaves and stem extracts are used for antiangiogenis, anticancer, antimicrobial, antioxidant and hepatoprotective purposes. In July 2021, sign of haustoria of the parasitic plant attached on estimated 50% of ‘Gandarusa’ with leaf yellowing symptoms was observed in a park (50 m2 site of investigation) of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Sabah, Malaysia (6°01’55.6"N 116°07’18.5"E).

Item Type: Article
Keyword: Cassytha filiformis , Justicia gendarussa , Malaysia
Subjects: Q Science > QK Botany > QK1-989 Botany > QK1-474.5 General Including geographical distribution
Department: FACULTY > Faculty of Science and Natural Resources
Depositing User: SAFRUDIN BIN DARUN -
Date Deposited: 10 Nov 2022 21:50
Last Modified: 10 Nov 2022 21:50
URI: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/34832

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