Antifungal Potentiality of Leaf Extracts of Saraca indica Against Fusarium Species, An Approach towards Eco-friendly Management

Pushpa Kumari, Reena Mohanka, Priyanka

Abstract: Fusarium species are the most frequently soil borne fungal pathogen on vegetable crops, causing significant yield losses and made economical problems for growers. Fusarium control through chemical fungicides causes serious environmental problems and are toxic to non-target organisms as well. Plant based pesticides appear to be one of the better alternatives as they are known to have minimal environmental impact and danger to consumer. In our study, in-vitro antifungal potentiality of leaf extract (aqueous and ethanolic) of Saraca indica was tested against Fusarium solani and Fusarium moniliforme through poisoned food technique and was compared with leaf extracts of Azadirachta indica for five different concentrations(10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 50%). Ethanolic extract of Saraca indica was found to be more efficient showing excellent inhibitory effect, 77.22% for Fusarium solani and 80% for Fusarium moniliforme at 50% concentration, in comparison to that of Azadirachta indica, 70.83% and 72.77% respectively. The results indicate that some common plants could be exploited in developing a potent plant based fungicides which can be used in organic farming for the eco-friendly management of fusarium species.

Keywords: Leaf extracts, Fusarium solani, Fusarium moniliforme, Azadirachta indica, Poisoned food technique

How to Cite?: Pushpa Kumari, Reena Mohanka, Priyanka, "Antifungal Potentiality of Leaf Extracts of Saraca indica Against Fusarium Species, An Approach towards Eco-friendly Management", Volume 7 Issue 7, July 2018, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 659-664, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20183883, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20183883