Antifungal Activity of Plant Products on Spermoplane Fungi of <I>Azadirachta indica</I> (Neem) Seeds

Abstract

The present study envasis on the bioefficacy of Neem Seed Kernel Powder (NSKP), Karanj (Pongamia pinnata) Seed Kernel Powder (KSKP), Neem Leaf Powder (NLP) and Neem Seed Oil (NSO) against spermoplane mycoflora of Neem seeds. NSKP, KSKP and NLP were used dry and also in wet conditions. The seedS were pelleted for 5 minutes before plating. Results indicated that all the treatments were superior to the control. NSO was found to be the most effective of all the treatments. The bioefficacy of NSKP, KSKP and NLP was more effective when pelleted on wet seeds as compared to dry seeds. Neem seeds treated with NSO and NLP (on wet seeds) inhibited the growth of Aspergillus flavus, Penicillium sp. And Mucor sp. Completely.