Identification of fungi associated with the spoilage of sweet potato tubers sold in Katsina metropolis Department:Microbiology By: EmmyICT Project ID: 8453 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study examined the identification of fungi associated with the spoilage of sweet potatoes sold within Katsina metropolis. Microbial attacks during storage are one of the primary causes of product deterioration and can limit the process of prolonging the shelf life of harvested food. In this study, nine(9) samples of spoiled sweet potatoes were collected from three(3) different locations(3 samples from each location) we’re examined using potato dextrose agar(PDA). Six(6) spoilage fungi were isolated and identified namely: Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Alternata alternaria, Rhizopus Stolonifer, Sporotrichum and Fusarium sp. Based on sampling locations, Kofar Marusa have the highest percentage of isolates, followed by Central Market and Kofar Kaura with 16, 15, and 12 isolates, respectively. Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus and Rhizopus Stolonifer have the highest frequency. The pathogenicity test, which was measured in mm, reveals that Aspergillus flavus and Fusarium sp are the most virulent. These pathogens have led to enormous loss of sweet potato tubers despite their economic and nutritive value and they also pose a serious threat to the health of consumers. Therefore, their storage after harvest is of great concern in order to minimise the growth of spoilage organisms....Preview Download Preview +Other Microbiology project topics and materials you might be interested in»Isolation and identification of microbes associated with spoilage bread»Bacterial analysis of urine polluted environment in federal polytechnic Nekede, Owerri»Microbiological quality of palm kernel fruits»Microbiological evaluation of home made grape juice»Therapeutic potential of Moringa Oleifera leaves»Antibacterial activity of honey on staphylococcus aureusescherichia coli and streptococcus pyogen isolated from wound»Bacteriological monitoring of abattoirs in Ehime Mbano in Imo state»Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial assessment of Spondias Mombin (Ijikara)»Proximate, selected vitamins, and minerals analysis of Moringa Oleifera»Biodeterioration of natural and artifical stone»The effect of crude avocado and pawpaw leaves extract on kidney function of guinea pigs»Microbial examination of raw meat obtained at main abattoir, Offa»Isolation and characterization of fungi associated with the spoilage of corn grown in farms in Rukpokwu community»Isolation and identification of bacterial aerosols bioaerosols dump sites in Yenagoa»Incidence of staphylococcus and salmonella species in Kunuaya retailed in Yenagoa