A survey of seed-borne Fungi associated with seeds of rice (oryzae sativa l faro 12, 15, and 29) in storage and the field in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

Abstract

A survey of seed-borne fungi associated with the seeds of three varieties of rice Faro 12, 15, and 29 both in storage and in the field for three years was undertaken, and their percentage seed germination determined. The result obtained showed that Fusarium moniliforme, Bipolaris oryzae, Fusarium oxysporum, Chaetomium globosum, Curvularia lunata, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus terreus , Alternaria tenuis and Penicillium sp were isolated from seeds of three varieties of rice in storage. Fusarium moniliforme, Bipolaris oryzae, Fusarium oxysporum, Chaetomium globosum, Curvularia lunata and Trichoderma harzianum were isolated from the seeds of the three varieties from the field. Fusarium moniliforme was more prevalent than the other fungi. Key words: Disease, Incidence, Pathogens, Rice, Seed-borne, Yield.