Mycoflora Detected from Seeds of Sesamum indicum L. in Sialkot, Pakistan

Sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum L.) from various localities of Sialkot were analysed for their mycoflora by using Agar plate, Blotter paper and Deep freezing method. Agar plate and Deep freezing method yielded 22 and 21 fungal species respectively followed by Blotter paper method yielded 19 species. A total number of 36 species belonging to 10 genera of fungi were isolated. The prevalent genera were Penicillium (10 species), Alternaria (7 species), Fusarium (5 species), Cercospora and Cladosporium (4 species each). Penicillium was predominant followed by Alternaria and Fusarium. All detected fungi are the first record of mycolflora from sesame seeds in Sialkot, Pakistan.

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