Comparative assessments of fungi associated with dried fermented tomatoes and fresh tomatoes obtained from Lokoja international market, Kogi state Department:Science Technology By: Ohindasi Project ID: 7993 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractTomato is an annual plant having a weak woody stem covered with glistering reddish yellow glandular hairs, it is widely cultivated in many parts of the world. This study was undertaken to find out and compare the fungal species associated with fresh tomatoes and dried fermented tomatoes. Samples with fungi were grown on potato dextrose agar and sabouraud dextrose agar. The fungi count on the fresh tomatoes was found to be 4.5 x 104, 4.2 x 105, 5.1 x 104 and 4.6 x 104 for Aspergillusniger, Fusariumoxysporum, Rhizopusstolonifer and Penicilliumspp, respectively. While fungal count on the dried fermented tomatoes was found to be 2.8 x 104, 2.0 x 103 and 2.5 x 103 for Aspergillusniger, Fusariumoxysporum and Rhizopusstolonifer respectively. This research conclusively describes dried fermented tomatoes as a better to help the fruit from spoilage to leaving the fruit in a fresh moist state. The storage of tomatoes should be done at a temperature and relative humidity that does not favor the growth of fungi....Preview Download Preview +Other Science Technology project topics and materials you might be interested in»Design and construction of cell phone charger»Bacteriological qualities of food thickener deuterium microcarpum (ofor) and brachystegia eurcycoma (achi) sold in Owerri main market»Physiochemical assessment of soil samples from Nwambe Reserve Forest, Ndubia Igagu Izzi L.G.A, Ebonyi State.»Obstacle detection robot with ultrasonic sensor»Antitrypanosomal activity of ethanol extract of Tridax Procumbent leaf and whole flower on T. Brucei infected rats (Invitro and Invivo)»Pharmacological activities of plant secondary metabolites»Physico-chemical assessment of soil sample from Igbagu reserve forest in Ebonyi State»Qualitative production of biodiesel using neem seed oil»A study on the effects of beer on the efficacy of antimalarial drug administered 1hour before beer consumption in albino rats»Fungi associated with the deterioration of in-can and painted walls of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Uwana»Theory and application of direct hydrocarbon indicators»Microbial load of some dehydrated foods with special reference to dried tomatoes and mushrooms»The assessment of surface water quality in Otamiri river in Nekede, Owerri west, Imo state»Production of potassium salt K2So4 from agricultural waste unripe plantain peels»Antimicrobial properties of edible mushroom