African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 6 (3), pp. 235-237, 5 February 2007   

ISSN 1684–5315 © 2007 Academic Journals        

Short Communication

Preservative property of Aframomum danielli fractions in stored grains

Fasoyiro S. B.

Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, P.M.B. 5029, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Nigeria. E-mail: fimidara@yahoo.com.

Accepted 8 December, 2006

The use of petroleum ether and ethanol fractions of Aframomoum danielli was explored in the preservation of stored grains; soybean, cowpea and maize. Preservation property of A. danielli increased with increase in concentration of fractions used. The ethanolic fractions showed higher activity in reducing fungal infestation than petroleum ether fractions.

Key words:  Preservative property, Aframomoum danielli, stored grains.