Mycobiology.  2002 Mar;30(1):47-50.

Prevalence and Transmission of Seed-Borne Fungi of Maize Grown in a Farm of Korea

• Basak AB
• Lee MW

Abstract

Seed-borne fungi of some maize cultivars/lines grown during the months from May to September of 2001, collected from Dongguk University farm, Go Young City, IL Sang Gu, Korea were detected by blotter method. In all six fungi namely Alternaria alternata (Fr.) Keissler, Aspergillus niger Van Tiegh, Fusarium moniliforme Sheldon, Fusarium sp., Penicillium sp. and Ustilago zeae Unger. were found to associated with maize seeds. Prevalence of seed-borne fungi also varied. The highest percentages of seed-borne fungi were recorded with Fusarium moniliforme and the lowest in Penicillium sp. Transmission of all seed-borne pathogens from seeds to seedlings were also detected by test tube seedling symptom test. Among the seed-borne fungi, Alternaria alternata, Fusarium moniliforme and Fusarium sp. produced distinct seed rot and seedling infection symptoms. All the transmitted seed-borne fungi might be caused primary source of infection to the maize crop.

Keyword

Maize; Seed-borne fungi; Transmission

MeSH Terms

Alternaria
Aspergillus niger
Fungi*
Fusarium
Korea*
Penicillium
Prevalence*
Seedlings
Ustilago
Zea mays*