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VOL. 3, ISSUE 7 (2016)
Effect of botanicals against post-harvest rot fungi of Apple (Malus domestica Borkh)
Authors
Mirwais Niazi, Abhilasha A. Lal and Sobita Simon
Abstract
Survey of pathogens associated with post-harvest decay of Apple fruit was carried out in three major markets in Allahabad district during January-February (2016). Rotten apple fruit obtained from three selected markets viz. Mundera Mandi, Baiharana and Pullpur Mandi of Allahabad were brought to the laboratory. Two different fungal species were isolated from the infected fruits. The most frequently encountered fungus species was Penicillium expansum and Geotrichum candidum. Seven plant leaf and bulb extracts viz Ginger, (Zingiber officinals) Onion (Allium cepa L.) Garlic (Allium sativum L), Eucalyptus, globulus, Neem (Azadirachta indica) Aloe -vera and Mint (Menthe piperita) were tested against fungi isolated under in vitro condition. All the leaf extracts significantly (P< 0.05) inhibited the radial mycelial growth of the tested fungi (Penicillium expansum and Geotrichum candidum).The highest percentage growth inhibition was achieved with garlic (87.5%) followed by onion (60.42%) against Penicillium expansum. Also the highest percentage growth inhibition was achieved with eucalyptus (28.04%) against Geotrichum candidum followed by onion (20.81%). The present investigation showed that leaf extract of the mentioned plant have antifungal effect on the apple post-harvest rot fungi.
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Pages:202-208
How to cite this article:
Mirwais Niazi, Abhilasha A. Lal and Sobita Simon "Effect of botanicals against post-harvest rot fungi of Apple (<em>Malus domestica </em>Borkh)". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 3, Issue 7, 2016, Pages 202-208
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