Molecular characterization of the mycorrhizae and other root associated fungi abundance of some crop plants grown in Kano, Nigeria

Abstract

This work looked into the molecular characterization of crop plants grown in Kano, North-Western Nigeria. This was aimed at finding what class of mycorrhizal fungi is associated with these crops for better understanding of the plant ecosystem. This was done using DNA extraction and Polymerase chain reaction techniques. Sequence results were associated to the Ascomycota and Mucuromycota Division. Fungal isolates identities were above 85% and were recognized to be Rhizopus microsporus, Fusarium oxysporum and Sodaria spp.