Mold and bacteria species associated with spoilage of tubers of sweet potato (ipomoea batatas) in two local government areas of kebbi state, nigeria

Key Points

• The study aims to identify mold and bacterial species linked to spoilage of sweet potato tubers and evaluate their storage potential based on variety and locality.
• Conducted across two local government areas: Birnin Kebbi and Maiyama.
• Enumerated microbial populations on Nutrient Agar and Potato Dextrose Agar.
• Compared two varieties of sweet potato tubers.
• Identified specific mold and bacterial species associated with spoilage.
• Determined variations in microbial populations based on sweet potato variety and locality.