ABSTRACT
The microorganisms responsible for spoilage in white sweet
potato roots (TIS/87/0087 variety) were -isolated, characterized and
identified. The isolated pathogenic fungi were Aspergillus sp, BoryodipIodia sp
Rhizopus sp, Fusarium sp. Of these pathogens, Rhizopus sp has the highest
percentage occurrence of (27.3%) followed by Aspergillus niger (24.24%) and
Aspergi/lus flavus (12.12%) has the least frequency percentage. The pathogencity
test revealed that Rhizopus sp and Botryodiplodia sp is the most virulent and
Aspergillusfiavus is the least virulent fungus. The only isolated bacteria
pathogen Erwinia sp (3.0mm) had rod shape and was Gram negative, proper storage
facilities, essential control measures is. therefore important in reducing the
loss of sweet potato tubers during storage.
ELUWA, U (2021). Isolation Of Microorganisms Associated With Deterioration Of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea Balatas(L.) Lam) During Storage. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 16, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/isolation-of-microorganisms-associated-with-deterioration-of-sweet-potato-ipomoea-balatasl-lam-during-storage-7-2
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UGOCHI, ELUWA. "Isolation Of Microorganisms Associated With Deterioration Of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea Balatas(L.) Lam) During Storage" Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 16 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/isolation-of-microorganisms-associated-with-deterioration-of-sweet-potato-ipomoea-balatasl-lam-during-storage-7-2