TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Aim of the Study
1.3 Objectives of the Study
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Description of Yam
2.2 D. rotundata
2.3 Distribution of Yamin Nigeria
2.4 Trends of Yam Production
2.5 Importance of Soil Fertility for Yam Production
2.6 Challenges of Yam Production
2.7 Previous Studies on Fungi Spoilage of White Yam
CHAPTER THREE: Materials and Method
3.1 Study Area
3.2 Sample Collection
3.3 Glassware and Equipment Used
3.4 Sterilization of Glasswares
3.5 Preparation of Potato Dextrose Agar (Pda)
3.6 Isolation, Culturing and Identification of Fungal Isolates from Decayed
White Yam Tubers
3.6.1 Isolation of Fungi Isolates
3.6.2 Culture
3.6.3 Slide Preparation
3.6.4 Identification of Fungi
CHAPTER FOUR: Results
CHAPTER FIVE: Discussion and Conclusion
5.1 Discussion
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
References
