Isolation and Identification of Fungal Species Associated with Postharvest Spoilage of Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Fruits in Sokoto Metropolis, Nigeria
Postharvest fungal spoilage represents a major constraint to watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) production, marketing, and food safety in sub-Saharan Africa, yet the fungal pathogens responsible for its spoilage in Sokoto metropolis, northwestern Nigeria, remain poorly characterized. This study aimed to isolate and identif...