Fungal species associated with stored Maize in Plateau State, Nigeria.

Fungal species associated with stored maize were isolated from five (5) local government areas of Plateau State, Nigeria. Samples of the stored maize were cultured on Potato Dextrose Agar for isolation of test fungal species. The results showed that stored maize were susceptible to fungal infection.The fungi implicated in deterioration were identified and included Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus nidulaus, Fusarium moniliforme and Penicillium notatum species. Among the fungi, Aspergillus flavus produced aflatoxins. The paper elucidates the effective preservation of stored maize products by proper drying to critical water contents to prevent microbial contamination