Abstract
Seedless barberry (Berberis vulgaris L. var. asperma) is one of the few unique crops grown only in Iran and southkhorasan. Barberry is a well known medicinal plant in Iran and has been widely used as food additive. The comprehensive survey of fungal contamination of barberry was undertaken in the market of Birjand, during March to June at 2012. Fungal infections of barberry were studied in thirty samples. Among these, Aspergillus spp., Penicillium spp. and Mucor spp. were major contaminants also the results showed that 57% of barberry was infected and most fungal species related to Aspergillus spp. and penicillium spp. Therefore it needs to undertake the management practices.
Highlights
Barberry, as a medicinal plant, has been known and used for a long time in Iran and many other ancient civilizations around the world [1]
Aspergillus spp., Penicillium spp. and Mucor spp. were major contaminants the results showed that 57% of barberry was infected and most fungal species related to Aspergillus spp. and penicillium spp
Three fungi were isolated from barberry fruits in Iran, Southkhorasan
Summary
As a medicinal plant, has been known and used for a long time in Iran and many other ancient civilizations around the world [1]. This plant belongs to the Berberidaceae family which contains approximately 15 genera and 650 species found in temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. Barberry (Berberis vulgaris) is a well known medicinal plant in Iran and has been widely used as food additive, it used to be cultivated for the fruit, which was picked and used for garnishing dishes and medicinal purpose. In southwestern Asia, especially Iran and in Europe, the berries are used for cooking and for making jam [4]
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