Isolation and Pathogenicity Evaluation of Postharvest Fungal of Some Fruits in Cameroon

Isolation and Pathogenicity Evaluation of Postharvest Fungal of Some Fruits in Cameroon



Yaouba Aoudou, Mpounze Essoua Gaelle Phalone



The present work was designed to study the biodiversity of fungal
post-harvest decay of banana, mango and safou fruits sold in local
markets in the Dschang locality, Western Region of Cameroon. A total of
90 infected fruit samples were collected from different local markets,
small pieces of mouldy part were inoculated on prepared plates of Potato
dextrose agar (PDA), after 7 days of incubation, pure isolated fungi
were identified according to the recommended references. The
pathogenicity of the some most prevalent fungi isolated was evaluated on
uninfected fruits. Results obtained showed some variations in isolation
frequency of the fungi from each fruit. Aspergillus, Colletotrichum,
Fasarium and Veticillium were the most common genera that colonized
banana, mango and safou fruits with different incidences. Cercospora
capsici was present on safou (50%), C. mangiferae on mango (50.9%) and
C. musae on banana (51.7%). Colletotrichum gloesosporioides appeared on
banana (8.62%), mango (15%) and safou (22.92%); Colletotrichum musae on
banana (22%). Cercospora spp caused injuries with lesions diameters that
vary depending on the type of fruit and fungal species. Proper measures
should be adopted to protect fruits from fungal decay. 



10.22161/ijeab/2.1.9



http://ijeab.com/upload_document/issue_files/9%20IJEAB-DEC-2016-58-Isolation%20and%20Pathogenicity%20Evaluation%20of%20Postharves.pdf



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