The Journal of Indian Botanical Society

  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 96
  • Issue: 3and4

Mycoflora associated with some vegetables from Ad Darb Market, Jizan, Saudi Arabia

  • Author:
  • Syeda Fatima Manzelat
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 227 to 230

Department of Botany, College of Science and Arts, Ad Darb, Jizan University, Jizan, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Infected and damaged vegetables (15) from local Ad Darh market of Jizan, Saudi Arabia were screened for mycoflora association during Jan 2015-Dec 2016. Altogether seven fungi have been found associated causing damage to the extent of 20–30%. Fungi have been found to be biotrophs as per Koch postulates. This is the first report from Jizan area of Saudi Arabia. detailed symptoms and casual organisms are mentioned.

Keywords

Ad darb, Jizan, Mycoflora, Vegetables