Infections caused by pathogens (fungus, bacteria or viruses) during germination are known as Seed-borne diseases. They cause infection on the surface or interior of seed and results as crop loss. Dried powder of leaves of Lantana camara L. was used for preparation of extract. Three concentrations (10, 20 and 30%) of extracts were tested. Blotter methods was performed to investigate the fungal incidence. Seeds soaked in distilled water treated as control. Percent seed germination and fungal pathogen incidence were recorded after seven days. The increasing concentrations of aqueous extract of L. camara reduced the germination rate in both the crops, mustard (Brassica campestris) and chickpea (Cicer arietinum). Fungal incidence decreased with increasing concentrations of extract.
