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Isolation And Characterization Of Fungi Associated With “spoiled†Tomatoes
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The study examined the various fungal pathogens associated with tomatoes spoilage as well as their preliminary taxonomic grouping up to genus level. 25 samples of the spoiled tomatoes were collected from five locations within Gwagwalada area council. Locations include: Passo Village, Gwagwalada market, Phase III, New Kutunku and Dagiri. Thesame prevalence rate(100%) was recorded for all tomato samples purchased in all locations.The level of awareness of the general public in regards to the spoilage of tomatoes by Fungi was very significant with about 62.5% of the respondents attesting to the claim of tomato spoilage caused by Fungi and 37.5% disagreeing. Morphological studies reveal the fungal members which include members of the genus Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Fusarium, MucorPenicilliumand Rhizopus species. Species of Fusarium were seen to be the most occurring in all samples. Satistical analysis also concurred to the fact that fungi are responsible for spoilage of tomatoes purchached in Gwagwalada (p< 0.05). It implies that fungi are greatly responsible for tomato spoilage. Proper handling, transportation and thorough washing with clean or chlorinated water will go a long way in reducing the risk of tomato spoilage by Fungi.
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Fusarium
oxysporium f.sp.lycoperisici andVerticilliumalbo-atrumare two fungi
that cause similar wilt disease on tomato.(Nesmith etal.,1983). Fusarium
is more common in replant fields and gardens while Verticilliumhas been
destructive on greenhouse tomatoes and in commercial stake tomatoes.
Verticillium wilt is more of a problem at cooler temperature while
Fusarium wilt is considered a warm temperature disease. Both are
favoured by wet conditions.According to Nesmithetal., (1983), b ... Continue reading---
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Fusarium
oxysporium f.sp.lycoperisici andVerticilliumalbo-atrumare two fungi
that cause similar wilt disease on tomato.(Nesmith etal.,1983). Fusarium
is more common in replant fields and gardens while Verticilliumhas been
destructive on greenhouse tomatoes and in commercial stake tomatoes.
Verticillium wilt is more of a problem at cooler temperature while
Fusarium wilt is considered a warm temperature disease. Both are
favoured by wet conditions.According to Nesmithetal., (1983), b ... Continue reading---
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