Survey of Fungi in Foodstuffs Stored in ASC Warehouses in Assam Region

  • R. Sankaran Defence Food Research Laboratory, Mysore
  • D. D. Sahgal Defence Food Research Laboratory, Mysore
  • D. B. Parihar Defence Food Research Laboratory, Mysore
  • H. Nath Defence Food Research Laboratory, Mysore
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.26.6632
Keywords: Common foodstuffs, Fungal contamination

Abstract

The paper describes the isolation and characterisation of various fungi present in common foodstuffs stored in Army warehouses located in hot humid climate of Assam. Fungal contamination in the food commodities is highest in the rainy season and lowest in winter. Among the fungi isolated, Aspergillus niger, A. Fumigatus, Rhizopus nigricans and species of Mucor and Penicillium were found in all the samples analysed. Amongst these, members of Aspergillus dominated in the rainy season and Penicillium. Rhizopus nigricans was predominant in the winter months.
Published
2014-07-01
How to Cite
Sankaran, R., Sahgal, D., Parihar, D., & Nath, H. (2014). Survey of Fungi in Foodstuffs Stored in ASC Warehouses in Assam Region. Defence Science Journal, 26(3), 111-114. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.26.6632
Issue
Vol 26 No 3
Section
Research Papers
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