Bavistin DF Research Articles

Efficacy of different fungicides on wheat blast disease caused by M. oryzae pv. triticum in vitro and vivo condition

The experiment was studied to evaluate the fourteen different fungicides against M. oryzae pv. triticum in laboratory and pot experiment from August 2016 to October 2017. The result of the in-vitro evaluation showed that a 100% reduction of radial mycelial growth was obtained in Amiscore 32.5 SC, Bavistin DF, Cabrio Top, Xtracare 300 EC, Nativo 75 WG, Provax 200 WP and Trooper 75 WP. Nativo 75 WG (0.2%) revealed the highest (85.38%) reduction of disease incidence over control while Provax 200 WP (0.3%) showed an efficacy of 82.14% in reducing disease incidence in the pot experiment. The lowest (3.70%) disease severity was found in Nativo 75 WG, and Provax 200 WP also exhibited 4.40% disease severity. A maximum number of healthy grain/ear (16.40) was observed in Nativo 75 WG, and Provax 200 WP was demonstrated with healthy grain (15.00), which was close to Nativo 75 WG. In grain weight/ear, Nativo 75 WG (0.2%) led to an impressive increase of 160.47% over control.

In vitro effects of different fungicides (botanicals, chemicals, and bio-agents) on mycelial growth of Sclerotium rolfsii causing betel vine (Piper betle L) foot rot disease in Bangladesh

Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc causing foot rot disease which is one of the major limiting factor for betelvine cultivation in Bangladesh. In this study, we have evaluated the antifungal activity of medicinal plant extracts, chemical fungicides, and antagonistic fungal isolates on mycelial growth of Sclerotium rolfsii. Among the tested medicinal plants, the highest percent inhibition was exhibited by leaf extracts of Datura metel and Lowsonia inermis L. in all three solvents (aqueous; ethanol and acetone) and concentrations. The chemicals fungicides - Bavistin DF (Carbendazim) and Dithane M-45 (Mancozeb), effectively inhibited the growth of the S. rolfsii. However, at lower concentrations, other tested fungicides were found to be less effective. Among the six biological control agents, Trichoderma harzianum showed the highest percent inhibition of radial growth of S. rolfsii. The secondary metabolites of T. harzianum and T. viride significantly reduced the mycelial growth of S. rolfsii.

Evaluation of Some Fungicides against Collar Rot Disease of Soybean

A number of selected fungicides were evaluated to determine their efficacy for controlling collar rot disease of soybean plants caused by Sclerotium rolfsii. The experiment was conducted under the controlled condition at the Plant Pathology Laboratory and Field laboratory of BINA, Bangladesh Agricultural University campus from November 2018 to August 2019. In-vitro research was done for the observation of radial mycelial growth of S. rolfsii on potato dextrose agar (PDA), treated with five fungicides viz. Antracol 70 WP (T1), Ridomil Gold MZ 68 WP (T2), Secure 600 WG (T3), Bavistin DF (T4), Dithane M-45 (T5), and one non-treated (T0) treatment. The highest percentage of mycelial growth inhibition of S. rolfsii in PDA medium was recorded in treatment T5 (Dithane M-45) 100% and lowest in treatment T3 (Secure 600 WG) 37.33% at 6 days after inoculation. Then the selected five fungicides were again applied to pot under controlled conditions to observe the best effect of selected fungicides against collar rot pathogen of soybean plants. The inoculation was done on a variety of BINA soybean 4 in pot condition. The highest mortality percent for the collar rot disease was found in treatment T0 (controlled) 100% soybean plants conversely, the lowest mortality percent was found in treatment T5 (Dithane M-45) 27.28% besides 38.92% in T2 (Ridomil Gold MZ 68 WP), 43.42% in T1 (Antracol 70 WP), 46.18% in T3 (Secure 600 WG) and 50.00% in treatment T4 (Bavistin DF) respectively. Thus, Dithane M-45 was found superior in controlling collar rot pathogen S. rolfsii of Soybean over all other fungicides tested in both in vitro and in vivo.

Field Performance of BAU-Biofungicaide for Management of Narrow Brown Leaf Spot and Bacterial Leaf Blight Disease of Rice CV. BRRI Dhan29

Potent (0.1%) and BAU-Biofungicide (2%) revealed the significant reduction both in disease severity and incidence of narrow brown leaf spot disease, and the lowest disease severity and incidence of bacterial leaf blight disease were 3.00% and 5.83%, respectively in BRRI dhan29 in 2012 year. BAU-Biofungicide (Trichoderma based preparation), extract of garlic (Allium sativum) and neem (Azadirachta indica), Bavistin DF (Carbandazim) and Potent 250 EC (Propiconazole) were evaluated in controlling narrow brown leaf spot and bacterial leaf blight disease (Xanthomonas oryzae pv. Oryzae) under field condition for producing seed quality and controlling seed borne pathogen of rice cv BRRI dhan29 during 2012 and 2013 years. Maximum normal seedling (87.67%) and 37.49% higher increase in vigour index on seed quality test of harvested seeds were observed with BAU-Biofungicide (3%) over control. BAU-Biofungicide (2 and 3%) and Potent 250 EC (0.1%) were found to be effective in controlling seed borne pathogens. BAU-Biofungicide has also been attributed as profound contribution on quality seed production of harvested seed of BAU-Biofungicide sprayed plot.

Effect of Fungicides in Controlling Wilt Disease of Cumin

The experiment was conducted at Spices Research Centre, BARI, Shibganj, Bogra, Bangladesh during 2014-15 to find out the effective fungicides in controlling wilt disease of cumin. The treatments were five fungicides viz. Sunvit 50 WP @0.5%, Secure @0.02%, Rovral 50 WP @0.2%, Bavistin DF @0.25%, Provax 200 WP (0.25%) and one control (untreated). Cumin line CN 026 was used in the experiment. Wilt incidence ranged from 13.45 - 37.69%, while the lowest incidence was recorded In Bavistin treated plots which was statistically similar to Provax and Sunvit, and the highest incidence was recorded in control. Bavistin (0.25%) gave the highest number of umbels/plant, number of umbel lets/plant, number of seeds/umbel, number of seeds/plant, weight of seeds/plant and seed yield (586.5 kg/ha) which was followed by Provax and Sunvit, and the lowest of these parameters were obtained from control treatment.

Efficacy of BAU-Biofungicide, Chemical Fungicides and Plant Extracts on Rice (Oryza Sativa L) Diseases and Yield

Efficacy of BAU-Biofungicide, Chemical Fungicides and Plant Extracts on Rice (Oryza Sativa L) Diseases and Yield Extract of garlic (Allium sativum L.), Neem (Azadirachta indica L.); BAU-Biofungicide (Trichoderma based preparation) and Bavistin DF (Carbandazim) and Potent 250 EC (Propiconazole) were tested in laboratory and field conditions for eco-friendly management of diseases of rice (Oryza sativa, L.) cv BRRI dhan28. BAUBiofungicide (2%) was found to have profound effect in inhibiting the mycelial growth of Bipolaris oryzae (brown spot), Cercospora oryzae (narrow brown leaf spot) and Rhizoctonia solani (sheath blight) in vitro and marked reduction of disease incidence of brown spot, narrow brown leaf spot and sheath blight in the field. It was noted that significantly low incidence of narrow brown leaf spot and sheath blight disease was observed in plots sprayed with Carbendazim (0.1%) in the field as well as mycelia growth inhibition of Cercospora oryzae and Rhizoctonia solani was found in Carbendazim (0.1%) under laboratory condition. Highest (20.20%) grain yield was increased in Propiconazole (0.1%), while (17.84%) higher increase grain was obtained with BAU-Biofungicide (3%). No statistical significant difference was observed between yield of BAU-Biofungicide and Propiconazole. Most of the detected seed borne pathogens were controlled by BAU-Biofungicide and Propiconazole. Maximum germination (%) was observed over control when seeds were treated with BAU-Biofungicide (2%). BAUBiofungicide (2%) exhibited (40.45%) higher increase in vigour index over control. Results indicated that the greatest antagonistic effect of BAU-Biofungicide was found in reducing disease incidence and increased grain yield as an alternative option of synthetic fungicide.

Evaluation of garlic, BAU-biofungicide, bion and chemical fungicides in controlling leaf spot of Taro

The field experiment was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Garlic extract @ 10%, BAU-Biofungicide @ 2%, Bion@ 0.2%, Bavistin DF (Carbendazim) @ 0.1% and Proud 250EC (Propiconazole) @ 0.1% for controlling leaf spot disease of taro (Colocasia esculenta). Performance of these treatments was assessed by applying as cormel treatment and foliar spray. Cormel treatment under field experiment was found effective for BAU-Biofungicide and Proud 250EC. Bavistin DF and Proud 250EC was more effective than other treatments in increasing plant height and healthy leaves, and in decreasing spotted and dead leaves. Before foliar spraying, BAU-Biofungicide as cormel treatment reduced the disease incidence (46.19%) and severity (25.28%) of taro leaf spot at 180 days after sowing. As foliar spray all the treatments has significant effect on taro leaf spot. Among the treatments BAU-Biofungicide was found superior to control leaf spot of taro. BAU-Biofungicide resulted maximum reduction of disease incidence and severity and increase in number of healthy leaf followed by Bion and Proud 250EC. BAU-Biofungicide showed enhanced results in terms of disease incidence and severity of leaf spot of Taro before and after foliar spraying.Progressive Agriculture 28 (3): 167--173, 2017

<em>In-vitro</em> Tests to Determine the Efficacy of Plant Extracts, BAU-Biofungicide and Fungicides on the Inhibitory Effects on Some Important Rice Pathogen

Extract of garlic ( Allium sativum ), Neem ( Azadirachta indica ), BAU-Biofungicide ( Trichoderma based preparation), Bavistin DF (Carbandazim) and Potent 250 EC (Propiconazole) were studied in in-vitro test to evaluate the efficacy of plant extracts, BAU-Biofungicide and fungicides on the inhibitory effects on some selected rice pathogen. BAU-Biofungicide (2 & 3%) showed significant effect in reducing mycelial growth of Bipolaris oryzae , Cercospora oryzae , Rhizoctonia solani and Ustilaginoidea virens . Potent (0.1%) showed excellent effect in controlling mycelial growth of Ustilaginoidea virens , Sarocladium oryzae , Rhizoctonia solani , Bipolaris oryzae and Cercospora oryzae . Bavistin (0.1%) was found to have better result in inhibiting the mycelial growth of Cercospora oryzae , Sarocladium oryzae and Rhizoctonia solani . Highest increase (16.67%) in seed germination was recorded over control when seeds were treated with BAU-Biofungicide (3%). BAU-Biofungicide (3%) also resulted in higher increase vigour index compared to control.

Incidence of diseases in germplasms Corchorus olitorius L. and control of fungal pathogens

Screening of 40 germplasms and two released varieties of Corchorus olitorius L. was made to determine the source of resistance in jute germplasm against various diseases under condition of natural infection in the field. The germplasm lines were classified on the basis of their per cent disease incidence according to the scale of Mayee and Datar with some modification. There were 12 germplasm lines of Acc. Numbers 1045, 1050, 1060, 1062, 1065, 1143, 1261, 1338, 3711, 3724, 4178, 5009 and variety O‐72, found resistant to jute diseases which can be utilized for developing disease resistant variety. The effects of Bavistin DF, Capvit 50 WP, Dithane M‐45, Hayvit 80 WP, Ridomil Gold MZ 68 WG and Tilt 250 EC were evaluated against Botryodiplodia theobromae, Colletotrichum sp., Fusarium sp. 1, Fusarium sp. 2, Rhizoctonia solani and Sclerotium rolfsii at different concentrations following poisoned food technique. Out of six fungicides, Bavistin, Dithane and Tilt completely inhibited the growth of test pathogens except Sclerotium rolfsii at 500 ppm. Bavistin, Dithane and Tilt also showed promising results against the selected test pathogens at 100, 200 and 400 ppm. The findings of this investigation will be helpful for the plant breeders to select varieties for breeding purposes as well as to control jute pathogens.
 Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci. 26(2): 189-198, 2017 (July)

Effect of fungicides on seed quality of lentil (Lens culinaris L.) during storage

Laboratory tests were carried out to study the effect of different fungicides i.e. Bavistin DF, Vitavax and Genuine 50WP on the seed quality of lentil during storage condition. After processing and drying, seeds were preserved separately with three fungicides at the rate of 2.5g kg-1 of seeds and stored in earthen pots till next planting time. The seed quality i.e. moisture content (%), germination rate (%), dry weight (g) of seedlings and vigour index were measured at the end of storage period. The average germination percentage of the initial seed lot was 90% and moisture content was 9%. Among the three fungicides, Bavistin DF showed higher values for germination percentage (91.3% in 2004 and 92.7% in 2005), dry weight (0.70 g in 2004 and 0.67 g in 2005) and vigour (63.8 in 2004 and 62.1 in 2005).Jahangirnagar University J. Biol. Sci. 5(2): 51-56, 2016 (December)

Fungicidal seed treatment on germination and seedling vigour of lentil var. BINA Masur-3

Effectiveness of six fungicides viz., Provax-200 (Carboxin+Thiram), Bavistin DF (Carbendazim), Dithane M-45 (Mancozeb), Secure (Mancozeb+Fenamidone), Antracol (propineb) and Daconil (Chlorothalonil) were evaluated to improve seed germination and seedling vigour of lentil variety BINA Masur-3. The experiment was conducted in the Green House of Seed Pathology Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. Positive effect of seed treatment with fungicides on seed germination and seedling vigour of lentil was recorded. At 20 DAS, increased seed germination over control was observed in treated seeds with Deconil (10.40%) and Antracol (10.00%) followed by Dithane M-45 (7.20%). Seeds treated with Deconil and Dithane M-45 produced seedlings with higher shoot length, root length and seedling vigour. At 20 DAS, higher percent increased vigour index over control was found in Dithane M-45 (24.64%) and Deconil (22.44%), respectively.Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. March 2017, 3(1): 140-144

Comparative efficacy of BAU-Biofungicide and synthetic fungicides in management of diseases of rice (Oryza sativa L.) for quality seed production

Extracts of garlic (Allium sativum L.) and neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.), BAU-Biofungicide (Trichoderma based preparation), Potent 250 EC (Propiconazole) and Bavistin DF (Carbendazim) were evaluated under laboratory and field conditions in controlling diseases of rice cv BR11 for quality seed production. BAU-Biofungicide (2%) showed significant effect in controlling mycelial growth of (Bipolaris oryzae (Breda de Haan) Shoem.), Cercospora oryzae I. Miyake, Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn. and Ustilaginoidea virens (Cke.) Tak. in-vitro test and also reduced disease severity of brown spot, narrow brown leaf spot, sheath blight and false smut as of Propiconazole (0.1%). Carbendazim (0.1%) showed better result in inhibiting the disease severity of narrow brown leaf spot and sheath blight. Propiconazole (0.1%) increased highest 26.40% grain yield, while BAU-Biofungicide (3%) increased 20.42% grain yield over untreated control in the field. Formation of maximum (74.33%) apparently healthy seed, highest germination (98.00%) increased 36.49% of vigor index by BAU-Biofungicide (2%) over control. Major seed borne fungi of harvested seeds were controlled by foliar application of BAU-Biofungicide.

In vitro effects of plant extracts and fungicides to control wilt of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.)

Five fungicides viz., Bavistin DF, Capvit 50 WP, Dithane M-45, Greengel 72 WP and Tilt 250 EC were selected to evaluate in vitro efficacy against Fusarium oxysporum and F. solani at 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 ppm following poisoned food technique. Bavistin, Capvit and Tilt were found to be most effective inhibitor against the test pathogens isolated from brinjal wilt. Bavistin and Tilt completely inhibited the growth of F. oxysporum and F. solani at all the tested concentrations. Out of five plant extracts, Allium sativum identified as the promising botanical fungicide for testing against wilted plants of brinjal. The result of present study will be helpful in suggesting some effective plant extracts and fungicides for controlling wilting of brinjal.
 Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci. 26(1): 39-44, 2017 (January)

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The experiment was conducted with three replication in randomized complete block design in field laboratory of Department of Agronomy, Bangaladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. Extracts of garlic (Allium sativum) and neem (Azadirachta indica), BAU-Biofungicide (Trichoderma based preparation) and Proud (Propiconazole) and Bavistin (Bavistin DF) were evaluated under field condition in controlling brown spot disease Bipolaris oryzae (Breda de Haan) Shoem of rice cv BRRI dhan28. Foliar spray of BAU-Biofungicide (2%) and Proud (0.1%) showed profound effect in marked reduction of disease severity. BAU-Biofungicide (2%) resulted grain yield 5785 kg/ha in the field and reduction in cost of production was found with benefit-cost ratio (BCR). BCR 2.78:1 was achieved in BAU-Biofungicide (2%) which is close to 2.87:1 in Proud (0.1%). Highest (98.00%) germination percentage was observed with BAU-Biofungicide (3%) as well as maximum (35.64%) increase of vigour index was found with Proud (0.1%) over control. BAU-Biofungicide and Proud were found to have in inhibiting seed borne fungi when they were applied as foliar spray. Trichoderma harzianum was associated with B. oryzae infected seeds and when kept for few days for incubation it overgrew B. oryzae. Key words: BAU-Biofungicide, Bipolaris oryzae, benefit-cost ratio (BCR), disease severity, seed borne fungi, vigour index.

In vitro screening of fungicides and tannins against fungal pathogens of jujube fruits

The aim of this study to identify the effective fungicides for controlling major leaf and fruit diseases of Jujube caused by different fungal pathogens. An in vitro experiment was undertaken to screen ten fungicides and two Tannins against six important fungal pathogens of Jujube fruits which were Alternaria alternata, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, Curvularia lunata, Lasiodiplodia theobromae, Fusarium semitectum and Pestalotiopsis palmarum. Fungicides were Conza 5 EC (Hexaconazole), Folicur 250 EC (Tebuconazole) and Potent 250 EC (Propiconazole), Bavistin DF (Carbendazim), Kasumin 2% liquid (Kasugamycin), Rovral 50 WP (Iprodine), Matco 72 WP (Mancozeb 64% + Metalaxyl 8%), Geneb 80 WP (Mancozeb), Emivit 50 WP (Copper oxychloride) and Evavit 80 WG (Sulphur 80 WG). And two tannins were Chestnut Tannin and Quabracho Tannin. Plain water was used as control. Poison food technique was followed to conduct the experiment. Both Tannins did not show satisfactory inhibition of mycelial growth of any of the six fungal pathogens. The effectiveness of fungicides varied greatly with fungal species. The most effective fungicides were Folicur 250 EC followed by Potent 250 EC, Rovral 50 WP, Conza 5 WP and Bavistin DF. Folicur 250 EC caused 89.52% inhibition of mycelium growth of A. alternata and 100% growth inhibition in other five fungi. In addition, Potent 250 EC inhibited growth of L. theobromae, C. lunata, F. semitectum and P. palmarum by 100% and that of C. gloeosporioides by 91.79%. Complete growth inhibition of F. semitectum and P. palmarum was achieved with Bavistin DF. Furthermore, Conza 5 EC caused 100% growth inhibition in C. lunata and more than 90% in L. theobromae and F. semitectum.Progressive Agriculture 27 (2): 154-161, 2016

Efficacy of fungicides in controlling botrytis gray mold of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

A field experiment was carried out at Regional Pulses Research Station (RPRS), Madaripur during Rabi season of 2011-12 and 2012-13 to evaluate the most effective fungicides in controlling Botrytis Gray Mold (BGM) of Chickpea. Five different fungicides e.g. Propiconazole (Tilt 250 EC), Carbendazim (Bavistin DF), Fenamidone+Mancozeb (Secure 600 WG), Difenoconazole (Score 250 EC), Tebuconazole (Folicure 250 EC) were evaluated under natural condition. Results revealed that among the five fungicides Fenamidone+Mancozeb (Secure 600WG) sprayed at the rate of 1g/L with 7 days interval gave the lowest BGM score of 3.80 and 4.00 in 1-9 scale during 2011-12 and 2012-13 and produced highest yield of 1547 and 1443 kg/ha, respectively. Besides, the highest BGM was scored by the untreated control plot (6.26 and 6.33) and produced the lowest yield of 988 and 853 kg/ha during the two consecutive years.Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 40(3): 391-398, September 2015

In vitro Evaluation of Botanical Extract, Bioagents and Fungicides against Purple Blotch Diseases of Bunch Onion in Bangladesh

The experiment was carried out to survey for incidence and prevalence of purple blotch disease which ranged from 30.49 to 51.76 percent. Isolation, identification of pathogen and determination of pathogenicity were conducted as well; In-vitro evaluation of some botanical extracts, some commercial fungicides and some antagonistic microorganisms against Alternaria porri were performed. At 5 percent concentration of Adhatoda vasica extract showed the maximum of 91.11% inhibition of mycelial growth of A. porri followed by 60 % and 55.33% of inhibition due to Azadirachta indica and Ocimum sanctum extract respectively. At 10 percent concentration showed similar patterns of mycelial inhibition. The antagonistic effects of four biocontrol agents viz., Trichoderma viride, T. koningii, T. harzianum, Bacillus sp. on mycelia growth of A. porri were studied and maximum reduction in colony growth of A. porri was observed due to T.viride. All the concentrations (0.1g/100 ml; 0.2g/100 ml; 0.3g/100 ml) of Bavistin DF and Companion applied fully inhibited the growth of A. porri.

Management of anthracnose and blight diseases of Houttuynia cordata Thunb. with fungicides

Two types of symptoms, namely anthracnose and blight were recorded on Houttuynia cordata Thunb. during the period of April to December 2013. The isolated fungi from the diseased plants were Alterneria alternata (Fr.) Keissler and Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (Penz.) Sacc. Five fungicides viz., Bavistin DF, Dithane M-45, Indofil, Salcox 50 WP and Tall 25 EC were evaluated against the pathogenic fungi at 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 ppm concentrations. Tall 25 EC was found most efficient inhibitor of the test fungi followed by Bavistin, Indofil, Dithane M-45 and Salcox. In vivo treatment Tall 25 EC was found most effective in controlling the diseases.Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, Vol. 39, No. 1, 83-90, 2015

Efficacy of fungicides and organic oils to control powdery mildew disease of jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.)

Powdery mildew (Oidium erysiphoides f.sp. ziziphi) is the major disease of Indian jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana) in Bangladesh. An experiment was conducted to test the efficacy of six fungicides, two organic oils, and a detergent against the disease. Tested fungicides were Tilt (Propiconazole) @ 0.05%, Folicur (Hexaconazole) @ 0.1%, Bavistin DF (Carbandazim) @ 0.2%, Dithane M-45 (Mancozeb) @ 0.3%, Thiovit 80 WG (Sulpher) @ 0.3%, and Cupravit (Copper) @ 0.3%, the oils were Mustard oil @ 0.5% and Neem oil 0.5%, and the Detergent (Trix) @ 0.5%. The materials were applied as foliar spray for seven times at an interval of 15 days. All of the fungicides and two oils gave significant decrease in severity of powdery mildew and increased fruit yield of Indian jujube irrespective of varieties, locations and over times. Among the treatments, Folicur, Tilt, Thiovit, and Dithane M-45 sprays were found effective than others. The severity index values on two jujube varieties were 3.89-4.50 at Mowna and 4.00-4.53 at Ishurdi in control treatment. The severity indices were reduced to 1.45-1.96 at Mowna and 1.33-2.07 at Ishurdi due to application of Tilt, Folicur, Thiovit, and Dithane M-45, which gave increase in fruit yield over control by 68.88, 63.69, 63.04, and 54.63% in Apple Kul and 83.25, 77.87, 77.39, and 70.36% in BAU Kul, respectively. Most of the treatments were able to reduce number of spotted fruits. The best effective fungicide was found to be Tilt followed by Folicur and Thiovit in reducing disease severity of powdery mildew as well as other fruit diseases like fruit spot and fruit rot and increase fruit yield of Indian jujube. Therefore, Tilt/Folicur may be recommended for jujube growers to control the powdery mildew disease in commercial orchard. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v38i4.19032 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 38(4): 659-672, December 2013

Response of Some Biochemical and Mineral Constituents of the Postharvest Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Influenced by Different Levels of Bavistin DF

An investigation was carried out with the postharvest mangoes ( viz., the Langra and the Khirshapat) treating with different levels of Bavistin DF solution (namely, 250, 500, and 750 PPM) for obtaining results on the biochemical and mineral content changes as well as storability of postharvest mango. The results of the experiments exhibited that only the single effect of varieties was found to be significant in most of the parameters studied. The Langra enriched a greater quantity of crude fib e r, lipid, water-soluble protein, phosphorus, and potassium constituents over the Khirshapat. It is revealed that the expansion of mineral contents in the mango was intimately associated with ripening during storage. The results also noticed to be an increasing trend of lipid and protein content in mango pulp with the advance of storage period using Bavistin DF. Keywords: Postharvest mango; Biochemical constituents; mineral contents; Bavistin DF.