The present work was undertaken to investigate the possible role displayed by some phenolic compounds such as shikimic and salicylic acids or their combination in regulating growth, metabolism and productivity of faba bean plants infected by Botrytis fabae. In vitro, phenolic compounds inhibited mycelial growth of B. fabae. A pot experiment was conducted to evaluate the beneficial effect of seed presoaking in phenolic compounds on faba bean plants (Giza 429) as alternatives to fungicide to increase faba bean resistance against chocolate spot disease. Treatment of infected faba bean with...

The present work was undertaken to investigate the seed-borne mycoflora contaminated some economical Egyptian grains and seeds during storage.Some fungi produce mycotoxins in these grains and seeds. These fungi were isolated and identified and mycotoxin-producers were also detected. The name of mycotoxins present in fungal metabolites were identified by using TLC method.Plant extracts from some medicinal plants were used to control mycotoxin-producers. Plant extracts were also sprayed on contaminated seeds for control. Plant extracts from medicinal plants are promising for controlling...