The most important losses in agricultural production which involve the greatest costs on the
farm economy occur postharvest. It is estimated that worldwide between 10 and 40% losses …

Rots and mycotoxin contamination of agro-produce are prevalent in tropical world.
Aspergillus flavus is a major mycotoxigenic rot contaminant of tubers in Abia state, Nigeria …

Eficacy of some plant extracts (Piper nigrum, Zingiber oficinale, Azadirachta indica, Carica
papya and Nicotiana tabacum) and a chemical fungicide (mancozeb) using three …

In vitro study was carried out to test the efficacy of Azadirachta indica A. Juss.(Neem),
Nicotiana tabacum Linn.(Tobacco), rhizomes of Zingiber officinale Rosc.(Ginger) leaves of …

Studies were carried out on the in-vitro evaluation of plant extracts in the control of some
fungal pathogens from tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L) fruits collected from Darawa …

Globally, fungal pathogens pose severe threats to stored cereal and tuber crops, resulting in
substantial losses in economic crops. This study investigated the inhibitory activities of …

During 2013 and 2014 Moringa oleifera Lam wilt syndromes were observed on shoot
system before flowering stage. The objective of this study was to isolate and identification of …

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of Lemongrass on fungal pathogen
associated with cassava tuber rot. The study was carried out in the biology laboratory of the …

Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L) Lam) is a member of the plant family Convolvulaceae.
The crop is a dicot with a large starchy, sweet tasting root tuber. The leaves of the crop are …

Postharvest loss is a serious problem in Nigeria and a major drawback towards food
security. Hence, discovery of potential agents capable of minimizing postharvest loss is …