Control fungal pathogens associated with the post-harvest rot of irish potato using pawpaw and bitter leaf plants ethanol extract Department: Biological Science By: muhalhq Project ID: 7660 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractIrish potato (Solanum tuberosum) is an important and widely cultivated crop globally contributing to food security and economic stability however, post-harvest losses due to Fungal diseases pose a significant threat to Irish potato production and consumption. This project aims to isolate fungal pathogens causing post-harvest rot of Irish potatoes and to carry out control trials using ethanol extracts of pawpaw and bitter leaf in Biu lga, Borno state. The experiment was completely randomized, all treatments were in triplicates. The data obtained were analyzed using statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 20. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) as the statistical method at 5% probability level and means that are significant were separated using Fisher's least significant difference (LSD). Five fungal isolates were identified which include Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Rhizopus stolonifa, Rhizopus microspores, Arthrographis kalrae. Carica papaya inhibited the radial expansion of the fungi 46.4 mm in vitro and lesion size of 49.4 mm in vivo. Vernonia amygdalina showed radial inhibition of the fungal isolates at 47.0 mm in vitro and lesion size reduction of 47.42 mm in vivo. Based on the result of the research, I recommend that further research be carried out on the effect of fungal infection on the nutritional value of Irish potatoes....Preview Download Preview +Other Biological Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Effect of role-play method on academic achievement of biology students in selected secondary schools in Kano metropolis»An investigation into the management and utilization of biological gardens in tertiary institution in Kano state»Isolation and identification of Helminth parasites of public health importance from commercial aquaculture ponds water within Kano metropolitan»Awareness and preventive measures of HIV/AIDS among undergraduates in Isiala Ngwa south local government area»Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity of Pourpartia birrea»A study of antibacterial activity of Zea Mays and Cymbopogan Citrasus on bacteria isolated from urine of pregnant women»Effects of some classes of insecticides Onclarias Gariepinus juveniles»An analysis of the conceptual knowledge of drug abuse among biology students»Availability and utilization of laboratory resources in teaching and learning biology in Enugu north local government area of Enugu state»Isolation and identification of helminthes parasites of public health importance from commercial aquaculture ponds water within Kano metropolitan»Assessment of seed extract of pignut Jatropha Curcas for the control of beans weevil Callosobruchus Maculatus»Survey of insect pest infestation of trees in Kano zoological garden»Bacteriological quality assessment of sundried meat (Kilishi) sold in Katsina metropolis»The incidence of human immune deficiency virus (HIV) among pregnant women attending Dr. Karima hospital Gusau, Zamfara state»Welfare profile of African catfish (Clarias Garipinus) exposed to senna occidentalis leaf powder