Abstract
Fungitoxic effects of some plant extracts on seedborne fungi pathogens of Bambara groundnut in Awka South of Anambra State, Nigeria
Highlights
Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L) Verdc.) is an African species and a member of the Fabaceae family, which is indigenous to sub-tropical Africa where it is widely cultivated
The result showed that all the two plant extracts and synthetic fungicide were effective in inhibiting radial growth of Aspergillus niger which was the only fungi pathogen isolated
The research have shown that fungitoxic compounds from Curcuma longa could be explored as an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic fungicide (Mancozeb) in the control of Aspergillus niger on Bambara groundnut seeds
Summary
Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L) Verdc.) is an African species and a member of the Fabaceae family, which is indigenous to sub-tropical Africa where it is widely cultivated. It is known by its common names like Bambara groundnut, Bambara-bean, Congo goober, earth pea, ground bean, or hog peanut. The center of origin is most likely north-eastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon, in Central Africa. According to Yao et al (2005), for instance, Bambara groundnut plays a key role in the traditional food and culture of peoples in the western and northern parts of Cote d’Ivoire
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