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10.30848/PJB2026-1(8)
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Comparative diversity analysis of micromycetes in the rhizospheric soil of selected crops and vegetables from Faisalabad and Pattoki</p>
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Adeela Asghar, Samina Sarwar and Muhammad Hanif
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This study examines the diversity and frequency of micromycetes in the rhizosphere soils of selected crops (<em>Zea mays, Saccharum officinarum</em>) and vegetables (<em>Raphanus sativus, Daucus carota, Solanum lycopersicum, and Solanum tuberosum</em>) in Faisalabad and Pattoki, Pakistan. Faisalabad's clayey silt and silty sand soil is ideal for crops, while Pattoki's alluvial soil supports both vegetables and crops effectively. A total of 18 fungal species were identified across 5 orders, 8 families, and eight genera, with Eurotiales as the dominant order and <em>Penicillium</em> as the leading genus. Key species such as <em>Aspergillus niger, A. flavus</em>, and <em>Penicillium simplicissimum</em> were prevalent in both locations, while <em>Penicillium nalgiovense</em> and <em>Rhizoctonia solani</em> were exclusive to Faisalabad, and <em>Rhizopus oryzae</em> and <em>Talaromyces flavus</em> were reported from Pattoki only. This comparative analysis is crucial for understanding the influence of soil composition on microbial diversity, shedding light on its impact on soil fertility, plant health, and agricultural sustainability. It provides a basis for efficient soil management, disease prevention, and improved crop productivity, while also contributing to microbial ecology research with applications in biocontrol, organic farming, and environmental conservation.</p>
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2026
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