Table 2.
Effect of different concentrations of Ocimum basilicum L. essential oil on the mycelia dry weight and aflatoxin B1 production
| Treatment | Concentration (ppm) | Mycelia dry weight (g/ml)a | Aflatoxin B1 (lg/ml)a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocimum basilicum L. | 500 | 15.35 ± 1.53 a,c | 0.68 ± .053 a,c |
| 750 | 5.333 ± 1.154 b | 0.516 ± .020 | |
| 1000 | .000 ± .000 | 0.496 ± .015 | |
| Positive control | 71.666 ± 1.527 | 25.808 ± .599 |
a
significant differences between concentration 500 & 750
b
significant differences between concentration 750 & 1000
c
significant differences between concentration 500 & 1000 in the same column. a Data are means of triplicates (± standard deviation).