Bioderioration of seed due to seed-borne alternaria species
The primary cause of seed biodeterioration has been identified as the ability of seed molds to generate many kinds of hydrolytic enzymes. The effects of six Alternaria species—A. alternata, A. citri, A. crassa, A. macrospora, A. dianthicola, and A. tenuissima on nutritional supplies such as ash content, carbohydrates, nitrogen, protein, and fat were investigated in relation to seed biodeterioration. The immediate effect on productivity and seed quality. These seeds are regarded as being of low quality both for the seed industry and for human consumption.