Abstract

Changes in level of biochemical constituents and fumonisin production by F.moniliforme in relation to seed variety

Author(s): K.Narasimha Rao, B.Vijaypal Reddy, S.Girisham, S.M.Reddy

The response of F.moniliforme towards, different varieties of sorghum and maize for infestation and fumonisins production was investigated. In local variety of sorghum phenol content increased to 0.62mg/g in the infested seeds followed by 0.38mg/g to 0.81mg/g in CSH6. Increased reducing sugars in infested seeds was observed in local yellow variety (272mg/ g). Free amino acids content decreased however the degree of decrease varied with variety. High amounts of fumonisins was recorded in local yellowsorghumvariety (0.73g/ml). Increase in total phenols wasmore in white maize variety (0.38 to 0.90mg/g), free fatty acids was maximum in white variety (0.31 to 0.83). Kargil variety supported with lowamounts on fumonisins (0.38g/ml).Acareful consideration has to be made in selecting a seed variety for cultivation.