H. M. Ghazali

Molecular Detection and Biochemical Profiling of Mycotoxigenic Fungi Isolated from Palm Oil Sold within Bauchi Metropolis, Nigeria

H. M. Ghazali, U. S. Haruna, A. Salisu, P. Moses, T. Inusa, M. M. Wali, S. Isma’il, V. Agbo, R. D. Umar, A. J. Na’Allah, A. Ahmad, B. I. Olawale, H. Tahir, Z. M. Kabeer & M. Y. Iliyasu · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026

Background: Palm oil is a major dietary staple in Nigeria, but its production, transportation, and sale under informal market conditions expose it to fungal contamination and potential mycotoxin accumulation. Mycotoxigenic fungi such as Fusarium, Aspergillus, and Penicillium have...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i62071

Phenotypic Characterization of Mycotoxigenic Fungi Isolated from Palm Oil Sold Within Bauchi Metropolis, Nigeria

H. M. Ghazali, U. S. Haruna, A. Salisu, P. Moses, A. J. Na’Allah, A. Ahmad, B. I Olawale, H. Tahir, Z. M. Kabeer & M. Y. Iliyasu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

Background and Aim: Palm oil is widely consumed in Nigeria, but poor handling, storage, and marketing conditions predispose it to fungal contamination and mycotoxin production, posing public health risks. This study aimed to phenotypically characterize mycotoxigenic fungi isolate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i51742