Research Article | Published: 01 September 2006

Fungi Associated with Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. seeds and their phytopathological effects

Sarika Gupta and Tribhuwan Singh

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 29 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 301-304 | 2006
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2006-R09ST6 | Cite this article

Abstract

Fifty-one seed samples of Dalbergia sissoo were collected from 9 sites of Jaipur and examined (dry seed examination), it revealed various discolourations and deformities viz., dark brown, black, white crusted, green coloured and dull, shiny appearing along with bold, flat, reniform, brown asymptomatic seeds. On incubation Aspergillus flavus, A. niger, Curvularia lunata, Drechslera australiensis and Fusarium pallidoroseum were found to be the dominant fungi severely affecting seed germination and causing seedling abnormalities. Such seedling remained rotted, stunted and succumb to death.

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Gupta, S. and Singh, T., 2006. Fungi Associated with Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. seeds and their phytopathological effects. Indian Journal of Forestry, 29(3), pp.301-304. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2006-R09ST6

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