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Characterization of plant extracts as a potential surface disinfectant

Objective

Establish the most efficient extraction method from the hemp (HPE) or mushroom (MPE) plant crude extract with maximum phenolic and flavonoid contents and antioxidant activities using different solvents.Determine the antiviral activities of hemp and mushroom extract against novel SARS-CoV-2 in an in vitro cell culture assay.Measure the transfer rates of SARS-CoV-2 to different contact surfaces treated with hemp or mushroom plant extracts compared to conventional commercial (hydrogen peroxide and sodium hypochlorite).

Investigators
Williams, Leonard
Institution
North Carolina A&T State University
Start date
2020
End date
2023
Funding Source
Nat'l. Inst. of Food and Agriculture
Project number
NC.X341-5-21-170-1
Accession number
1023620
Commodities
Produce
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