Storage of Fleshy Roots of Chlorophytum Spp. (Sefed Musli) Liliaceae, on large scale

Chlorophytum Spp. (Safed musli) (Liliaceae), is a medicinal plant which is mostly growing in the hilly areas of Melghat forest (M.S.) Plants are used by the tribals as crude drug for general health and are exported for manufacturing medicines.

The object of this study was to find out the suitable conditions of storage for sprouting of fleshy roots of Chlorophytum tuberosum (Roxb) Baker and C. borivilianum Sant. on large scale. Keeping this in view a few laboratory studies has been taken up as under.

The present study reveal that maximum sprouting was observed in case of 20% Keoline treatment, followed by spread of keoline powder. Further, study also confirm that Fungicides-Thiram doses were found best in reducing the rotting of tubers in storage. The method of separation of Fleshy roots safed musli is also discussed.