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Identification and Prevalence of Fungal Species in Stored Sorghum Grains Surveyed at Bodija and Oyo Town Markets in Oyo State and Ikire and Iwo Town Markets in Osun State, Western Nigeria

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigated the identification and prevalence of fungal species in stored sorghum grains surveyed at Bodija and Oyo town markets in Oyo State and Ikire and Iwo town markets in Osun State, Western Nigeria using appropriate standard methods. Six distinct fungal species were isolated from the sorghum grains and identified through macroscopic and microscopic examination. These species included Aspergillus flavus, A. niger, A. tamarii, A. terreus, Fusarium sp., and Rhizopus stolonifer. The prevalence of fungal contamination was found to be higher in the markets of Oyo State compared to those in Osun State. Additionally, Aspergillus flavus and A.niger were the most prevalent fungal species, while Rhizopus stolonifer was the least prevalent.

Source: Journal of applied science and environmental management

DOI: 10.4314/jasem.v28i9.37

Authors: O. O. Popoola, S. O. Sulaiman, I. Ajadi, M. Yahya, C. Onyemuwa

Institutions: University of Ibadan, Federal Polytechnic Ayede, University of Ilorin

Language: English

Topic: Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402745958

FWCI: 0.224

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