Mycobiota Associated with Dacryodes edulis H. J. Lam fruits sold In Rumokoro Market, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Abstract:Dacryodes edulis H. J. Lam is a common fruit in Nigeria used to eat roasted or boiled corn. It can also be eaten alone by softening with hot water, hot ash, or by roasting on low heat. It is called “ube” in the eastern part of Nigeria. D. edulis fruits are prone to infection by fungal pathogens in the field, in transit and during storage. Proper identification of these pathogens is important in disease prevention and control. This study was carried out to isolate and identify the fungal species associated with… Show more
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