Fungitoxic action of the essential oil of Tanaecium nocturnum (Barb. Rodr.) Bur. and K. Shum on Aspergillus flavus isolated from the Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa)

• Published in: Acta amazonica Vol. 40; no. 1; pp. 213 - 220
• Main Authors: Pimentel, F A, das Gracas Cardoso, M, Batista, L R, de Lima Guimaraes, LG, Silva, D M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Portuguese
• Published: 01.03.2010
• Subjects: Antiviral activity; Aspergillus flavus

The present work sought to evaluate the fungitoxic activity of the essential oil from fresh Tanaecium nocturnum fresh leaves on Aspergillus flavus isolated from Brazil nuts, using contact and fumigation techniques. The results of bioassays performed up to 10 days of incubation demonstrated that tota...