1Thomas, B. T., *1Coker, M. O., 1Popoola, O. D., 1Adesetan, T. O., 1Banjo, O. A., 1Taiwo, O. S., 1Popoola, K. E., 2Thomas, A. N., 1Adegbe, G. M., and 3Owolabi, S. L.
1Department of Microbiology, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria
2Department of Animal Production, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria
3Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Microbiology Unit), Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun State, Nigeria
*Correspondence to: olawunmi.coker@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng; +2349054006625; ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000–0003–0937-7755
Abstract:
Background: The importance of RAPD in revealing genetic diversity among ochratoxigenic strains of Aspergillus carbonarius lies in its ability to provide critical information that can support the development of effective strategies to limit ochratoxin A contamination in agricultural produce. This study therefore focused on evaluating the genetic diversity of 20 A. carbonarius strains previously isolated in an earlier investigation. Continue reading “Assessment of genetic diversity in Aspergillus carbonarius through random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) marker analysis”