ISSN 2375-1134
African Journal of Agriculture Vol. 1 (3), pp. 028-029, September, 2013. © International Scholars Journals
Short Communication
Preservative property of Aframomum danielli fractions in stored grains
Fasoyiro S. B.
Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, P.M.B. 5029, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Nigeria. E-mail: [email protected].
Accepted 8 June, 2013
Abstract
The use of petroleum ether and ethanol fractions of Aframomoum danielli was explored in the preservation of stored grains; soybean, cowpea and maize. Preservation property of A. danielli increased with increase in concentration of fractions used. The ethanolic fractions showed higher activity in reducing fungal infestation than petroleum ether fractions.
Key words: Preservative property, Aframomoum danielli, stored grains.