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PJB-1997-15

LOCATION OF FUNGI IN ALMOND (PRUNUS AMYGDALUS) SEED

ZAKIA BILGRAMI AND ABDUL GHAFFAR
Abstract

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Using component plating technique, 7 genera and 16 species of fungi were isolated from almond seeds collected from different localities of Pakistan. Most of the fungi were located on seed coat followed by cotyledons, shell and axis. The cotyledons were more infected by Fusarium moniliforme and Aspergillus flavus. Surface disinfection reduced the infection of Aspergillus spp., with increase in Alternaria sp. Component plating technique could be used to determine the depth of infection and the suitability of dry fruits for human consumption.

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