Evaluation of Some Plant Extract Against Predominant Seed Mycoflora of Mungbean Vigna Radiata (l.) Wilczek Seed
Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: Studies were conducted to develop the sustainable plant protection strategies against seed-borne mycoflora of mungbean by using plant extracts in vitro conditions. Plant extract of four plants were screened for antifungal activity against predominant seed fungi viz. Aspergillus niger, Alternaria alternata, Penicillium rubrum, and Fusarium moniliformae at 5% and 10% concentration by poisoned food techniques. The results revealed that all the plant extracts inhibited the percent growth inhibition against all test fungi with varying degree in comparison with control. Overall treatment Neem and Garlic showed the best antifungal property against all the fungi tested and thus represent useful substitutes for the control of hazardous fungicides and some extract such as onion and ginger showed moderate inhibition over control. Neem manifested maximum percent growth inhibition against Alternaria alternata and Penicillium rubrum (82.62% and 89.00%). Among all plant extract, Tulsi showed least inhibition over control against all tested fungi. These plant extracts can possibly be exploited in the management of seed-borne pathogenic fungi to prevent bio-deterioration of seeds in an eco-friendly way.KEY WORDS: Botanicals, Pulses, Seed, Mycoflora, Management.
Source: Life sciences leaflets
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2419063315