Mycobial deterioration in strychnine and brucine of Strychnos nux-vomica seeds


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Authors

  • G. R. DUTTA and A. K. ROY Medicinal Plant Research Laboratory, University Department of Botany, Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur 812 007

Keywords:

Mycobial deterioration, alkaloid, Strychnos nux-vomica seeds

Abstract

Two major indolic alkaloids, viz., strychnine (0.87%) and brucine (0.06%) contained in Strychnos nux- vomica L. seeds showed considerable change due to artificial inoculation with the spore suspensions of Aspergillus flavus Link: ex. Fries., A. niger van Teigh. and Penicillium citrinum Thorn. recorded as dominant fungal flora on the seeds during storage.

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Research Articles

How to Cite

A. K. ROY, G. R. D. and. (2002). Mycobial deterioration in strychnine and brucine of Strychnos nux-vomica seeds. Indian Phytopathology, 45(1), 77-80. http://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IPPJ/article/view/21546