LOCATION OF FUNGI IN ALMOND (PRUNUS-AMYGDALUS) SEED

Using component plating technique, 7 genera and 16 species of fungi we re isolated from almond seeds collected from different localities of P akistan. Most of the fungi were located on seed coat followed by cotyl edons, shell and axis. The cotyledons were more infected by Fusarium m oniliforme and Aspergillus flavus. Surface disinfection reduced the in fection of Aspergillus spp., with increase in Alternaria sp. Component plating technique could be used to determine the depth of infection s ind the suitability of dry fruits for human consumption.