IDENTIFICATION OF FUNGI ASSOCIATED WITH THE SPOILAGE OF SWEET POTATO TUBERS SOLD AT OGBETE MAIN MARKET IN ENUGU, ENUGU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA. ENUGU STATE

Chapter ONE

INTRODUCTION

• 1.1Introduction
• 1.2Background of Study
• 1.3Problem Statement
• 1.4Objective of Study
• 1.5Limitation of Study
• 1.6Scope of Study
• 1.7Significance of Study
• 1.8Structure of the Research
• 1.9Definition of Terms

Chapter TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

• 2.1Overview of Fungi
• 2.2Fungal Spoilage of Sweet Potato Tubers
• 2.3Factors Contributing to Fungal Growth
• 2.4Detection and Identification Methods of Fungi
• 2.5Health Implications of Fungal Spoilage
• 2.6Economic Impact of Fungal Spoilage
• 2.7Strategies for Fungal Control
• 2.8Previous Studies on Fungal Spoilage
• 2.9Relationship Between Fungi and Sweet Potatoes
• 2.10Summary of Literature Review

Chapter THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

• 3.1Research Design
• 3.2Sampling Techniques
• 3.3Data Collection Methods
• 3.4Data Analysis Procedures
• 3.5Ethical Considerations
• 3.6Research Instruments
• 3.7Study Population
• 3.8Data Validation Techniques

Chapter FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

• 4.1Overview of Research Findings
• 4.2Identification of Fungi Species
• 4.3Distribution of Fungi on Sweet Potato Tubers
• 4.4Effects of Environmental Factors on Fungal Growth
• 4.5Comparative Analysis of Fungal Species
• 4.6Recommendations for Fungal Control
• 4.7Implications of Findings
• 4.8Future Research Directions

Chapter FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• 5.1Summary of Findings
• 5.2Conclusion
• 5.3Recommendations for Future Research
• 5.4Practical Implications
• 5.5Contributions to the Field
• 5.6Limitations of the Study
• 5.7Conclusion and Final Remarks