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Correspondence to Author: Mairami Fatima Mukhtar 

Mairami Fatima Mukhtar, Department of Biology, Baze University, Abuja, Nigeria.

Abstract: : Fruits are naturally contaminated by a wide variety of microorganisms, including diseases like fungus. This study looked into the many kinds of fungal flora that are connected to fruit rotting at the Utapo market in Abuja, Nigeria. Supplies and Procedures: One hundred fruits, thirty of which were healthy and seventy of which were spoiled, were brought to the lab after being gathered from the market. Using a sterilized blade, thin slices of the decaying fruits were cut and then infected onto PDA media. The incubation process took place for five days at 27 EC. Findings: The acquired result showed that seven distinct fungus species were present: Rhizopus stolonifer, Mucor mucedo, Alternaria sp., Aspergillus niger, A. flavus, A. fumigatus, and Aspergillus sp. Aspergillus niger, however Alternaria sp. was the least frequent species, and Aspergillus niger was the most prevalent. Nonetheless, Alternaria sp. had the lowest pathogenicity whereas Rhizopus stolonifer had the highest compared to the other isolated fungal species. In conclusion, it was determined that the degeneration of fruits in Utako market was caused by seven different types of fungi. Toxins produced by a few of these rare fungus species have the potential to cause serious food poisoning and other health risks.

Keywords: Rotten fruits, fungal flora, food poisoning, fungal species, pathenogenicity

Citation:

Mairami Fatima Mukhtar. Hamza. Fungal Species Isolation and Characterization from Spoilt Fruits at Utako Market, Abuja, Nigeria. Jounal of Applied Sciences 2024.