Evaluation of the fungal microflora infesting pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L. Millspaugh) in southern Benin and associated mycological hazards

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AuteurADJOU, EULOGE SENAN
AuteurMETOME, GRACE
AuteurGBAGUIDI, AHOTONDJI BERTIN
AuteurDAHOUENON AHOUSSI, EDWIGE
AuteurSOHOUNHLOUE, DOMINIQUE
Date d'ajout2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de disponibilite2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de publication2017
ResumePigeon pea is a perennial legume with a good nutritional value. Unfortunately, it is also a substrate for fungi contamination. Then, a qualitative semi-structured survey was carried out in the main production areas of pigeon pea in southern Benin. This survey was coupled with samples collection. A total of 60 samples of pigeon pea were collected and analyzed for associated fungal microflora by using a taxonomic schemes primarily based on morphological characters of mycelium and conidia. Obtained results indicated a low technological valorization of pigeon pea seeds in southern Benin and their used only in direct consumption after cooking. Microbiological analyses revealed the high contamination of pigeon pea seeds by fungi, with the most occurrence of Aspergillus (71.42%), followed by Fusarium (26.19%). Fungal species such as Aspergillus ochraceus, A. parasiticus, A. flavus and Fusarium oxysporum were also detected in analyzed samples. Taking into account the toxicity of the secondary metabolites produced by these fungi, mycological hazards are discussed and important methods for the control of mycotoxin-contamination are further provided. More attention should be paid to the mycological quality of this legume, in order to protect the consumers’ health.
Autre identifiantBECDB-4034
URIhttps://dspace.uac.bj/handle/123456789/3868
Languefr
Fait partie deInt. J. of Health, Animal science and Food safety
SujetPigeon pea
Sujetfungi
Sujetmycological hazards
Sujethealth
Sujetvalorization
SujetBénin
TitreEvaluation of the fungal microflora infesting pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L. Millspaugh) in southern Benin and associated mycological hazards
TypeArticle

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