In vivo effect of cashew apple powder on fungi isolated from stored maize seed (EV8728-SR)

One of the most significant cereal crops in world is maize (Zea mays L.), which susceptible to a number illnesses, particularly those spread through seeds.  Plant extract research offers viable area for replacement fungicides used treat seeds. In order evaluate its antifungal impact on sanitary and physiological quality seeds, this study examined phytochemical profile hydroalcoholic from cashew apple powder. The EV8728-SR variety seeds was utilized, they were subjected following treatments: Control (untreated seeds), powder at 1, 2, 4, 8 g, 4 g. an entirely random experimental design, put sanitation germination tests. Alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, saponins found extracts powder, according prospecting. reduced incidence Aspergillus spp., including niger, flavus Cladosporium sphaerospermum, Fusarium moniliforme Curvurlaria lunata all concentrations compared control. It should also be noted that positively affected seed viability with improvement rates (92-97%) after one month treatment. These results represent sources information implementation integrated control method against fungal agents cause decline productivity.   Key words: Zea L., apple, biofungicide, fungi, conservation.