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Mycoflora and Total Aflatoxin Isolated from Dry Dates in Sana'a, Yemen
This study is designed to record the mycoflora and total aflatoxin
isolated from dry dates in Yemen Republic. Thirty four date samples
collected from different shops and markets in Sana’a city were
analyzed mycologically for the presence of fungi cultivated on three
types of media. Eight species belonging to 7 genera were isolated
from analyzed date samples on the three cultural media. Aspergillus
genera was the most dominant fungi and grew well on the three type
of media of which A. niger is the most common species, A. flavus was
isolated in rare, low and rare frequency on 1% and 20% sucrose
Czapek’s and Sabouraud dextrose agar media. Rhizopus stolonifer
was isolated in rare, low and low frequency on 1, and 20% sucrose
Czapek's and Sabouraud dextrose agar media. The date samples were
analyzed for the presence of total aflatoxin using ELISA technique
which revealed that 4 out of 5 date samples were contaminated with
aflatoxin ranged from 3059.89-7585.96 ppt (ng Kg-1).
: Dry dates
Yemen
fungi
mycoflora
aflatoxin
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