Maintenance of Ephedra alata Seeds Viability via Storage Containers

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ABSTRACT

Observation of seed health of black gram (Vigna mungo L.) in relation to storage containers and treatment with three plant powders

“…Zeljko et al 13 studied changes in fungi and mycotoxins in pearl millet under controlled storage conditions; they reported that, predominant fungi showed fluctuation in their incidence with changes in storage temperature, moisture and humidity. Abdulaziz et al 14 found that storage of Ephedra alta seeds in cotton cloth bags favorably maintained seed moisture content below critical level resulting in minimum seed deterioration compared with other seed storage containers. Khatun et al 15 used botanicals, such as whole leaf powder of neem (A.indica), Dholkalmi (Ipomoea sepiara), and Bishkatali (Polygonum hydropiper) at a dose of 5% w/w (25 g botanical per 500 g of lentil seeds), A. indica.…”

Effect of Ephedra alata Decne. on lipids metabolism of Aspergillus flavus Link

“…Aspergillus flavus Link is widely distributed in soil, seeds, animal fodder, human food, and agricultural commodities (Alqarawi and Abd_Allah 2010). Aflatoxins are mutagenic and hepatocarcinogenic secondary metabolites produced by some fungi including A. flavus (Alqarawi and Abd_Allah 2010).…”

“…Aspergillus flavus Link is widely distributed in soil, seeds, animal fodder, human food, and agricultural commodities (Alqarawi and Abd_Allah 2010). Aflatoxins are mutagenic and hepatocarcinogenic secondary metabolites produced by some fungi including A. flavus (Alqarawi and Abd_Allah 2010). Helal et al (2007) reported the effects of Cymbopogon citratus L. essential oil on the growth, morphogenesis and aflatoxin production of A. flavus.…”