Isolation and Identification of Fungi Associated With Rotten Onion Bulbs
Student: Johnson Aaron Rikko (Project, 2025)
Department of Microbiology
Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, Sokoto State
Abstract
This study examines the fungal species associated with rotten onion bulbs. A total of 5 rotten onion bulb samples were analyzed, and 4 mold fungal species were isolated and identified; Fusarium tricinctum, Aspergillus niger, Scopulariopsis candidi, and Aspergillus flavus. While various yeast species; Candida tropicalis, Candida guilliermondii, Torulopsis glabrata, and Candida pseudotropicals, were isolated and identified. The findings of this study provide insights into the fungi responsible for onion bulb rot, which can proffer solutions for reducing post-harvest losses.
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- Mohammed Lawan College of Agriculture, Maiduguri, Borno State 12
- Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State 7
- Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State 8
- Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State 28
- Niger State College of Education, Minna, (Affl To Usmanu Danfodiyo Uni, Sokoto) 1
- Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State 1
- Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State 3
- Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja 3
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State 98
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