Isolation And Identification Of Fungi Found In Ground Brachystegia Eurycoma (Achi) Sold In Umudike Local Markets In Umuahia Central, Abia State:- Okoroafor Amarahi K
ABSTRACT
This study was conducted to isolate and
identify fungi associated with ground B. eurycoma (Achi) seeds obtained from
three local markets within Umuahia central area of Abia State Nigeria. These
local markets include Ndoro, Gate six and Ahiaeke. Laboratory analysis was
conducted at Ceslab Global Services Laboratory, Umudike. Statistical analysis
was done using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS), version 22 and
results transformed into charts by Microsoft word Excel. Results revealed that
Aspergil/us spp. (66.7%), Penicillum spp. (33.3%), Fusarium spp. (66.6%), yeast
(100%) and Rhizopus spp (33.3%) were found in B. eurycoma sample from Ndoro
market. Only Aspergillus spp. (100%) Penicillum spp. (66.7%), Yeasts (100% and
Rhizopus spp. (33.3%) were isolated from ground B. eurycoma seeds from Gate six
while. There was no Rhizopus spp. (0%) found in Achi Sample from Ahiaeke, but
contained Aspergillus spp. (66.7%), Penicillum spp. (66.7%), Fusarium and Yeast
at 33.3% and 100% respectively. Yeasts have the highest percentage gross
occurrence (100%), followed by Aspergillus spp. (77.8%) while Rhizopus spp.
(22.2%) had the lowest It is now clear that ground B. eurycoma seeds sold in
the studied local markets contained fungi capable of producing dangerous
toxins, therefore ground B. eurycoma seeds from these and other similar local
markets should be consumed with caution.
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OKOROAFOR, K (2024). Isolation And Identification Of Fungi Found In Ground Brachystegia Eurycoma (Achi) Sold In Umudike Local Markets In Umuahia Central, Abia State:- Okoroafor Amarahi K. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Dec 21, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/isolation-and-identification-of-fungi-found-in-ground-brachystegia-eurycoma-achi-sold-in-umudike-local-markets-in-umuahia-central-abia-state-okoroafor-amarahi-k-7-2
KATE, OKOROAFOR. "Isolation And Identification Of Fungi Found In Ground Brachystegia Eurycoma (Achi) Sold In Umudike Local Markets In Umuahia Central, Abia State:- Okoroafor Amarahi K" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 09 Dec. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/isolation-and-identification-of-fungi-found-in-ground-brachystegia-eurycoma-achi-sold-in-umudike-local-markets-in-umuahia-central-abia-state-okoroafor-amarahi-k-7-2. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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KATE, OKOROAFOR. "Isolation And Identification Of Fungi Found In Ground Brachystegia Eurycoma (Achi) Sold In Umudike Local Markets In Umuahia Central, Abia State:- Okoroafor Amarahi K" Mouau.afribary.org (2024). Accessed 21 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/isolation-and-identification-of-fungi-found-in-ground-brachystegia-eurycoma-achi-sold-in-umudike-local-markets-in-umuahia-central-abia-state-okoroafor-amarahi-k-7-2