Zillon and its analogues were tested for antiviral activity against tobacco mosaic virus ( TMV ) both in vivo and vitro. A decrease in the lesion production by TMV was observed as described in the table below.

Effect of Zillon on tobacco mosiac virus ( TMV ) of Chenopodium amaranticolor in Nicotiana tabacum var. Ky 58-barely leaves.

( Trials conducted by Dept of Botany, University of Lucknow, India )


Formulation were applied at a dilutions maintaining the active ingredient content @ 2.5mg / ml,
 * and 5.0mg / ml. **