Characterization of 260 Isolates of Aspergillus Section Flavi Obtained from Sesame Seeds in Punjab, Pakistan.

ABSTRACT: Sesame Sesamum indicum L. is a major oil-based seed crop that has been widely cultivated and consumed in Pakistan. Unfortunately, sesame is highly prone to Aspergillus fungal growth in the field, and under inappropriate storage conditions can become contaminated with aflatoxins, the most potent carcinogen found in nature. Here, we have isolated a high number of Aspergillus isolates from sesame seeds in fresh and stored conditions obtained from rainfed and irrigated zones of Punjab, Pakistan, and characterized them for aflatoxigenic potentials. Using morphological identification techniques, 260 isolates were grouped as potential Aspergillus section Flavi, with 126 and 134 originating from the rainfed and irrigated zones, respectively. Out of 260 in total, 188 iso

SUBMITTER: Ajmal M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8876583 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature