Abstract

Seed mycoflora of Taramira (Eruca sativa) was examined by employing two methods (Potato Dextrose Agar Plate and Blotter) in relation to seed storage up to two years and seed treatments with fungicides for their control. The most common and dominent seed- borne fungi under storage were recorded to be Aspergillus flavus, A. fumigatus A. niger and Alternaria alternate, A. flavus was noted to be constantly present on seed in good population irrespective of seed treatments and storage. Six fungicides were employed by dusting the seeds (0.3% w/w) to observe their effect against the seed mycoflora. The per cent germination of the seeds treated with all the fungicides increased as compared with control but was lower at longer storage periods. The per cent incidence of some harmful fungi such as A. flavus and A. niger increased with storage period.

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