Isolation an identification of fungal spp associated with Irish potato (Solanum Duberosum) leaves spot disease Department:Microbiology By: Muhammnnad1 Project ID: 9029 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦4000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractPotato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is an important food and income-generating crop globally and in Nigeria. However, its production is severely constrained by fungal diseases, particularly leaf spot disease, which leads to significant yield and quality losses. This study investigated the fungi associated with Irish potato leaf spot disease and evaluated the antifungal activity of Mancozeb (Z-Force 80%) against the isolated fungal pathogens. Diseased potato leaves were collected from potato farms in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, and fungal pathogens were isolated using standard microbiological techniques. The isolates were identified based on their cultural, morphological, and microscopic characteristics. The antifungal activity of Mancozeb was assessed using the agar well diffusion method at different concentrations (50, 25, 12.5, 6.25, and 3.125 µg/ml). The results revealed that Penicillium spp. was the most predominant fungus isolated, followed by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus niger. Mancozeb exhibited significant antifungal activity against all tested fungal isolates, with higher concentrations producing larger zones of inhibition. Aspergillus flavus showed the highest susceptibility, while Aspergillus niger exhibited comparatively lower sensitivity. The study concludes that Mancozeb is effective in controlling fungal pathogens associated with Irish potato leaf spot disease; however, the variation in fungal susceptibility suggests the need for integrated disease management approaches combining chemical and biological control methods for sustainable potato production....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»Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial assessment of Spondias Mombin (Ijikara)»Bacteriological monitoring of abattoirs in Ehime Mbano in Imo state»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»Isolation and characterization of fungi associated with the spoilage of corn grown in farms in Rukpokwu community»Microbial examination of raw meat obtained at main abattoir, Offa»Isolation and identification of bacterial aerosols bioaerosols dump sites in Yenagoa»Incidence of staphylococcus and salmonella species in Kunuaya retailed in Yenagoa