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D. N. Khairnar ¹, A. B. Khairnar ¹, A. S. Kelhe ¹

Affiliations
1 Life Sciences Department, K.A.A.N.M.S. Arts, Commerce and Science College, Satana-423 301, Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

One hundred thirty five wild medicinal plant species belonging to 69 families have been considered as rare (04), vulnerable (94), endangered (13), extinct (01) and endemic (03) on the basis of frequent floristic surveys carried out in North Sahyadri region of Nashik district during last two decades. The probable reasons for decrease of their population are destruction of natural habitats consequent upon increasing illegal acquiring of forest land, massive deforestation, encroachment of forest land for agriculture, urbanization and medicinal purposes. Suggestions for their efficient regular monitoring and proper conservation, preservation and protection have been suggested.

Keywords

Threatened Wild Medicinal, Flora, Biodiversity Conservation, North Sahyadri of Nashik District.

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D. N. Khairnar ¹, A. S. Kelhe ¹, A. B. Khairnar ¹

Affiliations
1 Mycology and Plant Pathology Research Laboratory, K.A.A.N.M.S. Arts, Commerce and Science College Satana-423 301, Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

Twenty seven fungal species were reported from the seeds of six cereals. The fungal metabolites played significant role in reducing the number of population of seed mycoflora. Fungal metabllites of A. flavus, Fusarium oxysporum and F. moniliformae were more effective as they showed 100 percent germination inhibition and ischolar_main and shoot elongation of all cereals.

Keywords

Seed-Borne Fungi, Fungal Metabolites, Seedling Vigour.

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D. N. Khairnar ¹, A. S. Kelhe ¹, A. B. Khairnar ¹

Affiliations
1 Mycology and Plant Pathology Research Laboratory, Department of Botany, K.A.A.N.M.S. Arts, Commerce and Science College, Satana-423 301, Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

Twenty seven fungal species were found associated with seeds of six cereals. Maximum fungi were reported from seeds of Pennisetum typhoides and Sorghum vulgare. Aspergillus flavus, Fusarium moniliformae and Fusarium oxysporum were found pathogenic causing seed rot, seed discoloration and germination inhibition. Captan and Dithane M-45 proved best for seed dressing.

Keywords

Seed Mycoflora, Cereals, Pathogenicity.

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D. N. Khairnar ¹, A. S. Kelhe ¹, A. B. Khairnar ¹

Affiliations
1 Mycology and Plant Pathology Laboratory, Department of Botany, Arts, Commerce & Science, Satana-423 301, Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

Twenty one fungal species were associated with Punica granatum, Vitis vinifera, Citrus medica and Mangifera indica from Nashik district in rhizosphere and soil. Rhizosphere mycoflora is higher than the soil mycoflora. All fungal species can be controlled by 500 ppm concentration of Moximate, a promising fungicide.

Keywords

Rhizosphere, Fungal Biodiversity, Fruit Crops, Fungicide, Moximate.

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D. N. Khairnar ¹, A. S. Kelhe ¹, A. B. Khairnar ¹

Affiliations
1 Plant Pathology Research Laboratory, Department of Botany, Arts, Commerce and Science College, Satana-423 301, Distt. Nashik, Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

Twelve fungal species were isolated from the seeds of 13 forest medicinal plants. Most of the fungi were saprophytic and few were pathogenic. Fungi like Mucor globosum, Mucor varienc and Rhizopus nigricans appeared on the first day after plating the seeds in the plates. Maximum fungi were isolated on the seeds of Holarrina antidisentrica with lesser number on seeds of Jatropha curcas and Caesalpinia bonducella. Rich sporulation of all the fungi was observed from 6^th day of incubation period.

Keywords

Seed-Mycoflora, Sporulation, Forest Medicinal Plants, Nashik District.

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