Effect of essential oils on the growth of Fusarium verticillioides and Fumonisin contamination in corn

Essential oils extracted by hydrodistillation from local plants in Benin, western Africa, and oil from seeds of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica) were evaluated in vitro and in vivo for their efficacy against Fusarium verticillioides infection and fumonisin contamination. Fumonisin in corn was quan...

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Autores principales: Fandohan, P., Gbenou, J.D., Gnonlonfin, G.J.B., Hell, K., Marasas, W.F.O., Wingfield, M.J.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: American Chemical Society 2004
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/103304
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author Fandohan, P.
Gbenou, J.D.
Gnonlonfin, G.J.B.
Hell, K.
Marasas, W.F.O.
Wingfield, M.J.
author_browse Fandohan, P.
Gbenou, J.D.
Gnonlonfin, G.J.B.
Hell, K.
Marasas, W.F.O.
Wingfield, M.J.
author_facet Fandohan, P.
Gbenou, J.D.
Gnonlonfin, G.J.B.
Hell, K.
Marasas, W.F.O.
Wingfield, M.J.
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description Essential oils extracted by hydrodistillation from local plants in Benin, western Africa, and oil from seeds of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica) were evaluated in vitro and in vivo for their efficacy against Fusarium verticillioides infection and fumonisin contamination. Fumonisin in corn was quantified using a fluorometer and the Vicam method. Oils from Cymbopogon citratus, Ocimum basilicum, and Ocimum gratissimum were the most effective in vitro, completely inhibiting the growth of F. verticillioides at lower concentrations over 21 days of incubation. These oils reduced the incidence of F. verticillioides in corn and totally inhibited fungal growth at concentrations of 8, 6.4, and 4.8 μL/g, respectively, over 21 days. At the concentration of 4.8 μL/g, these oils did not affect significantly fumonisin production. However, a marked reduction of fumonisin level was observed in corn stored in closed conditions. The oils adversely affected kernel germination at 4.8 μL/g and therefore cannot be recommended for controlling F. verticillioides on stored corn used as seeds, when used at this concentration. The oil of neem seeds showed no inhibitory effect but rather accelerated the growth of F. verticillioides.
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spelling CGSpace1033042025-12-08T09:54:28Z Effect of essential oils on the growth of Fusarium verticillioides and Fumonisin contamination in corn Fandohan, P. Gbenou, J.D. Gnonlonfin, G.J.B. Hell, K. Marasas, W.F.O. Wingfield, M.J. maize fusarium fumonisins essential oils cymbopogon citratus ocimum basilicum Essential oils extracted by hydrodistillation from local plants in Benin, western Africa, and oil from seeds of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica) were evaluated in vitro and in vivo for their efficacy against Fusarium verticillioides infection and fumonisin contamination. Fumonisin in corn was quantified using a fluorometer and the Vicam method. Oils from Cymbopogon citratus, Ocimum basilicum, and Ocimum gratissimum were the most effective in vitro, completely inhibiting the growth of F. verticillioides at lower concentrations over 21 days of incubation. These oils reduced the incidence of F. verticillioides in corn and totally inhibited fungal growth at concentrations of 8, 6.4, and 4.8 μL/g, respectively, over 21 days. At the concentration of 4.8 μL/g, these oils did not affect significantly fumonisin production. However, a marked reduction of fumonisin level was observed in corn stored in closed conditions. The oils adversely affected kernel germination at 4.8 μL/g and therefore cannot be recommended for controlling F. verticillioides on stored corn used as seeds, when used at this concentration. The oil of neem seeds showed no inhibitory effect but rather accelerated the growth of F. verticillioides. 2004-11-01 2019-08-21T14:12:54Z 2019-08-21T14:12:54Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/103304 en Limited Access American Chemical Society Fandohan, P., Gbenou, J.D., Gnonlonfin, B., Hell, K., Marasas, W.F. & Wingfield, M.J. (2004). Effect of essential oils on the growth of Fusarium verticillioides and fumonisin contamination in corn. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 52(22), 6824-6829.
spellingShingle maize
fusarium
fumonisins
essential oils
cymbopogon citratus
ocimum basilicum
Fandohan, P.
Gbenou, J.D.
Gnonlonfin, G.J.B.
Hell, K.
Marasas, W.F.O.
Wingfield, M.J.
Effect of essential oils on the growth of Fusarium verticillioides and Fumonisin contamination in corn
title Effect of essential oils on the growth of Fusarium verticillioides and Fumonisin contamination in corn
title_full Effect of essential oils on the growth of Fusarium verticillioides and Fumonisin contamination in corn
title_fullStr Effect of essential oils on the growth of Fusarium verticillioides and Fumonisin contamination in corn
title_full_unstemmed Effect of essential oils on the growth of Fusarium verticillioides and Fumonisin contamination in corn
title_short Effect of essential oils on the growth of Fusarium verticillioides and Fumonisin contamination in corn
title_sort effect of essential oils on the growth of fusarium verticillioides and fumonisin contamination in corn
topic maize
fusarium
fumonisins
essential oils
cymbopogon citratus
ocimum basilicum
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/103304
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