@article{icrisat1909,
            year = {2000},
           title = {Garlic as a Biocontrol Agent for Sorghum Ergot},
           pages = {350--354},
          author = {S D Singh and S S Navi},
          volume = {30},
         journal = {Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology},
          number = {3},
             url = {http://oar.icrisat.org/1909/},
        abstract = {Ergot (Claviceps sorghi) is a serious limiting factor to the production of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), specially when its flowering coincides with rains and low temperature (20-22 deg C). In an attempt to control this disease, we tested the efficacy of garlic extracts during 1991-1993 in Andhra Pradesh, India. Crude garlic extract (9\%) was the most effective, providing complete inhibition of conidial germination. Prophylactic spray containing 12\% of crude garlic extract gave 98-100\% control under greenhouse conditions. Under field conditions, the spray gave about 90\% ergot control during the post-rainy seasons (February-March) or during non-rainy days of the rainy season. During the rainy season, sprays were less effective. The extract at a concentration of more than 12\% was toxic. However, a concentration of 12\% and below was non-toxic to pollen germination. Being non-toxic to humans, the extract can be effectively used as an environment friendly method for the control of thisdisease. However, the feasibility of its use is still to be determined.}
}