Abstract

Seed borne mycoflora of lo cally malted sorghum used for local drink (kunu) production from different locations in Keffi LGA was investigated. The survey was carried out in four locations in Keffi Local Government Area, namely; Tudun Wada, AngwanLambu, Keffi Market and Sabon Kasuwa. Out of 400 grain samples investigated, 280 grains had fungi isolates. The fungi isolates were Aspergillusniger, Apergillusflavus, Rhizopusoryzae and Mucorracemosus. Their frequencies of occurrence were 23.21%, 32.50%, 22.50% and 21.79%, respectively. Keffi market had the highest incidence of fungi (32.14%) while SabonKasuwa had the least incidence of fungi (21.42%). Pathogenicity test conducted showed that species of fungi isolated are associated with locally malted sorghum in Keffi, Nasarawa State. The presence of these fungi on the malted sorghum of public health was significant. Kunu producers are encouraged to sterilize the grains or boil the grains to kill mycoflora before usage.