Studies on the Role of the Coleopteran Species Callosobrochus Maculatus Fab., Sitophilus Zeamais Mots. and Tribolium Castaneum Herbst. in the Dispersal of Fungi among Stored Grains of Maize (Zea Mays L.L and Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) and Seeds of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata Walp.) and Bambara Groundnut (Vigna Subterranea L.) Verdc]

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1995-12

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University of Ghana

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Seven Aspergillus species, A. clavatus, A. flavus, A. Lutn i qe tus, A. niger, A. ochraceus, A. sulphureus and A. ustus have been used to investigate the role of three Coleopteran insect pests, namely, Cal.1osobrochus macula tus, st tophiJ. us zeamais and 'rr ibo tium castaneum in the persistance and spread of contaminant fungi among grains of maize (Zea mays) and rice (Oryza sativa) and seeds of bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea) a nd cowpea (Vigna unguiculata). The Aspergi11us species were among fungi isolated from· the grains and seeds.

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Bambara Groundnut, Coleopteran Species

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