An In Vitro Study of The Antifungal Activity of SilverChitosan Nanoformulations Against Important Seed Borne Pathogens
Journal: International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research (Vol.1, No. 7)Publication Date: 2012-08-25
Authors : Pawan Kaur; Rajesh Thakur; Ashok Choudhary;
Page : 83-86
Keywords : Keywords Antifungal; Chitosan; mycelium; nanoformulations; phytopathogens; seed borne; silver.;
Abstract
Abstract- This research is reports the fungicidal properties of nano-size silverchitosan nanoformulations NFs used as an agent for antifungal treatment of various seed borne plant pathogens. Fungal phytopathogens especially seed borne disease causing species Rhizoctonia solani Aspergillus flavus Alternaria alterneta were isolated form chickpea seeds. Differences were observed in the antifungal activity of the silver nanoparticle chitosan nanoparticles and silver chitosan nanocomposite upon the mycelial growth and zone of inhibition of the fungi. Extent of fungal inhibition was derived using the above information in order to evaluate the antifungal efficacy of these nanoformulations against pathogens. Tests for the fungal growth revealed that the NFs showed significant inhibition effectiveness. This study suggests the possibility to use silverchitosan NFs as an alternative to fungicides for controlling seed borne phytopathogens.
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