The Effect of Some plant Extracts on Fungi Associated with Rice Seeds – var. Amber 33

Abstract

Fungicidal activity of seed extracts of Trigonella foenum (fenugreek) , Coriandrum sativum ( coriander ) , Trifolium pratense ( red clover ) and Allium sativum ( garlic ) were demonstrated on fungal species associated with rice seeds var. Amber 33 and on seed germnation . Benomyl at the concentration of 0. 5 % and the sodium hypochlorite at the concentration of 1.0 % were also used for comparison. Results showed that seed extracts were proved to be very active in reducing fungal infection and increasing seed germination, the best results were obtained from the extract of red clover and garlic at the concentration of 10 % as compared to results from benomyl (0.5 %) and sodium hypochlorite (1 %) treatments .