ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF AEROMYCOFLORA FROM BHAVAN’S COLLEGE CAMPUS, ANDHERI

Authors

  • Parameswaran U Department of Botany, Bhavan’s College, Andheri (West), Mumbai 400058.
  • Vaidya VA Department of Botany, Bhavan’s College, Andheri (West), Mumbai 400058.

Keywords:

Aeromycoflora, Monsoon, Fungi

Abstract

Aeromycoflora are fungi from air with potential to cause diseases in plants, animals and human beings. In the present studies, air samples from Bhavan’s College Campus, Andheri were analyzed and fungi were isolated and identified prevalent during monsoon. Fungi were isolated by plate exposure method and purified by serial dilution method. Fungi obtained were Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus nidulans, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus ustus, Candida albicans, Epicoccum sp., Fusarium equisetii, Helminthosporium sp., Mucor mucedo, Rhizopus stolonifer and Penicillium notatum. Most of the fungi obtained showed luxuriant growth probably due to high humidity and suitable temperature for their growth.

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Published

2013-11-30

How to Cite

Parameswaran U, & Vaidya VA. (2013). ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF AEROMYCOFLORA FROM BHAVAN’S COLLEGE CAMPUS, ANDHERI. International Journal of Life Sciences, 67–71. Retrieved from https://ijlsci.in/ls/index.php/home/article/view/1092

Issue

Special Issue A1 November 2013

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Research Articles

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