Efficacy of Bitter plant extracts (Adhatoda vasica) on prevention of aflatoxin B1 production and reverse the physiology of maize seeds (Zea mays L.).
Kumari Ragni
, Gajendra Prasad
Keywords: Adhatoda vasica, Maize seeds, Aspergillus flavus, aflatoxin B1 and Mycoflora
Abstract Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important staple food grain crop throughout the world, especially in developing countries like India. It is used in foods in the form of flour, oil syrups, etc, and also used in the preparation of paints, cosmetics adhesives, starch, and oil are major products. However agronomic practices and climatic conditions favorable to mold growth severally affected the quality and quantity of maize seeds. The main toxigenic fungi associated with grains in tropical regions are species of Aspergillus. Aflatoxin is a secondary metabolite produced by A. flavus. Bitter plants like Adhatoda vasica extracts have played a significant role in the inhibition of mycotoxins especially Aflatoxin B1 and the improvement of seedling growth, seed quality, viability, and field emergence of plant seeds. Adhatoda vasica exhibited maximum antifungal activity against Aspergillus flavus. However Bitter plants like Adhatoda vasica extracts are one of the approaches to control the inhibitory properties of mycotoxin to enhance food production to meet the growing population demand in developing countries like India. Our Research reveals that the maximum inhibitions in seed germination were 78.57% maize at a 2-ppm concentration of AFT B1. Also report shows that, the minimum inhibitions recorded in root and shoot lengths were 2.0% and 8.66% in maize seedlings due to treatment of AFT B1 with Adhatoda vasica at 8 mg/ml concentration. Ultimately, Bitter plant extracts reduce the inhibitory properties of AFT B1 produced by A. flavus. Furthermore, the bitter plant like Adhatoda vasica investigated in the present study may provide potential leads for novel bioactive. This will ultimately lead to substantial, financial returns to the growers as these bitter plants like Adhatoda vasica are low priced and the potential return to the farmers is enormous. Keywords: Adhatoda vasica, Maize seeds, Aspergillus flavus, aflatoxin B1 and Mycoflora
"Efficacy of Bitter plant extracts (Adhatoda vasica) on prevention of aflatoxin B1 production and reverse the physiology of maize seeds (Zea mays L.).", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.7, Issue 9, page no.662 - 668, September-2022, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2209107.pdf
Volume 7
Issue 9,
September-2022
Pages : 662 - 668
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_201748
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2209107
Downloads: 000347232
Research Area: Science & Technology
Country: DARBHANGA, Near Gautam Hotel, India
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