IDENTIFICATION OF FUNGI ASSOCIATED WITH THE SPOILAGE OF SWEET POTATO TUBERS SOLD AT OGBETE MAIN MARKET IN ENUGU, ENUGU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA. ENUGU STATE

Chapter ONE

INTRODUCTION

• 1.1Introduction
• 1.2Background of Study
• 1.3Problem Statement
• 1.4Objective of Study
• 1.5Limitation of Study
• 1.6Scope of Study
• 1.7Significance of Study
• 1.8Structure of the Research
• 1.9Definition of Terms

Chapter TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

• 2.1Overview of Sweet Potato Tubers
• 2.2Fungi Associated with Spoilage
• 2.3Factors Influencing Fungal Growth
• 2.4Effects of Fungal Spoilage on Sweet Potato Tubers
• 2.5Detection Methods for Fungal Spoilage
• 2.6Previous Studies on Fungal Spoilage of Sweet Potato
• 2.7Mitigation Strategies for Fungal Spoilage
• 2.8Economic Impact of Fungal Spoilage
• 2.9Health Implications of Consuming Spoiled Sweet Potatoes
• 2.10Future Research Directions

Chapter THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

• 3.1Research Design
• 3.2Sampling Techniques
• 3.3Data Collection Methods
• 3.4Data Analysis Procedures
• 3.5Ethical Considerations
• 3.6Validity and Reliability
• 3.7Research Limitations
• 3.8Research Assumptions

Chapter FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

• 4.1Overview of Research Findings
• 4.2Frequency of Fungal Species Isolated
• 4.3Identification of Predominant Fungi
• 4.4Correlation between Environmental Factors and Fungal Growth
• 4.5Comparison with Previous Studies
• 4.6Discussion on Mitigation Strategies
• 4.7Implications for Sweet Potato Trade
• 4.8Recommendations for Future Action

Chapter FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• 5.1Summary of Findings
• 5.2Conclusion
• 5.3Contributions to Knowledge
• 5.4Practical Implications
• 5.5Recommendations for Further Research