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@article{190412,
        author = {Baig Mumtaz and Siddiqui Zobiya and Sadiya Pathan},
        title = {Mycofloral Diversity and Contamination Assessment of Tur (Cajanus cajan) and Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Seeds},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {1050-1052},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190412},
        abstract = {The present study investigating the occurrence, diversity, and distribution of fungal species (mycoflora) associated with tur and fennel seeds collected from different markets from Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. A total of 120 seed samples were analyzed using standard mycological methods, focusing on both field fungi and storage fungi. Identification was performed through morphological and microscopic characteristics. Aspergillus spp., Penicillium spp., Fusarium spp., Rhizopus spp., and Alternaria spp. were the dominant genera detected, with Aspergillus flavus and Penicillium citrinum showing the highest incidence. The fungal load varied significantly between tur and fennel seeds, revealing high contamination in poorly stored samples. The findings highlight the need for improved post-harvest handling and storage to reduce mycotoxin risks and seed quality deterioration.},
        keywords = {Mycoflora; Tur seeds; Fennel seeds; Fungal contamination; Aspergillus; Penicillium spp.},
        month = {January},
        }