Isolation and identification of fungi in onion bulbs obtained from markets in Awka metropolis, Anambra state, Nigeria

Onion is one of the most important spice crops cultivated for its nutritious content consumption and economic value globally. The study was carried out to investigate fungi microbes associated with spoilage onion bulbs around Awka metropolis. visible signs were collected from four different markets in namely; Eke Awka, Amaenyi, first second Ifite cultured presence fungi. A total twenty (20) samples, five (5) each site used. Samples examined using various culture media, Germ tube test. Data analyzed one-way ANOVA chi-square fungal organisms isolated Saccharomyces spp, Fusarium Rhizopus Mucor Aspergillus niger Candida tropicalis. fungus, had highest percentage distribution 30% while tropicalis spp least 10% each. mean colony count market (66.80 ± 5.16) but lowest Amaenyi (45.60 6.73). Some this have serious public health importance others fasten bulbs. It recommended that both farmers, marketers consumers should take precautionary measures preventing contamination contaminated onion.