Aflatoxins in the soil ecosystem: an overview of its occurrence, fate, effects and future perspectives
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DOI: 10.1007/s12550-020-00393-w
Abstract: Aflatoxins are secondary metabolites produced by specific strains of fungi, especially Aspergillus spp. These natural toxins are mainly found in soil, decaying vegetation and food storage systems and are particularly abundant during drought stress. Aflatoxin… read more here.
Keywords: food; contamination; soil ecosystem; aflatoxin contamination ... See more keywords
Discrimination of aflatoxin contamination level in nutmeg by fluorescence fingerprint measurement
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2017.09.028
Abstract: Abstract A fluorescence fingerprint (FF), also known as an excitation–emission matrix, was used to develop a new method of classifying nutmeg contaminated with aflatoxins. The experimental samples were collected from nutmeg with a wide range… read more here.
Keywords: fluorescence fingerprint; contamination; concentration; aflatoxin contamination ... See more keywords
Pre-harvest management is a critical practice for minimizing aflatoxin contamination of maize
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2018.08.032
Abstract: Maize, the main dietary staple in Kenya, is one of the crops most susceptible to contamination by aflatoxin. To understand sources of aflatoxin contamination for home grown maize, we collected 789 maize samples from smallholder… read more here.
Keywords: south western; contamination; contamination maize; aflatoxin contamination ... See more keywords
Aflatoxin contamination: Knowledge disparities among agriculture extension officers, frontline health workers and small holder farming households in Malawi
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107672
Abstract: Abstract The aims of this study were to assess the state of knowledge and perceptions regarding aflatoxin contamination among frontline workers in direct contact with small holder farming households in Malawi as well as among… read more here.
Keywords: health; aflatoxin contamination; contamination; knowledge ... See more keywords
Characterization of Aspergilli from dried red chilies (Capsicum spp.): Insights into the etiology of aflatoxin contamination.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2018.08.025
Abstract: Aflatoxins are toxic carcinogens produced by several species of Aspergillus section Flavi, with some aflatoxin producers associated with specific crops. Red chilies (Capsicum spp.) are grown in warm regions that also favor aflatoxin-producers. Aflatoxins in… read more here.
Keywords: red chilies; etiology; morphology; aflatoxin contamination ... See more keywords
Resistance to Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus in almond advanced selections and cultivars and its interaction with the aflatoxins biocontrol strategy.
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DOI: 10.1094/pdis-05-21-0892-re
Abstract: Aflatoxin contamination of almond kernels, caused by Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus, is a severe concern for growers due to its high toxicity. In California, the global leader of almond production, aflatoxin can be managed… read more here.
Keywords: aflatoxin contamination; resistance; strain; aflatoxin ... See more keywords
Zingiber zerumbet L. essential oil-based chitosan nanoemulsion as an efficient green preservative against fungi and aflatoxin B1 contamination.
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DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.15545
Abstract: The present study envisages the potential application of chitosan-coated Zingiber zerumbet essential oil nanoemulsion (ZEO-CsNE) as green antimicrobial preservative against Aspergillus flavus, aflatoxin B1 (AFB1 ), and lipid peroxidation of stored functional foods. GC-MS analysis… read more here.
Keywords: food; zeo csne; nanoemulsion; aflatoxin contamination ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Aflatoxin Contamination in Peanuts and Peanut Butter from an Informal Market, Harare, Zimbabwe
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/3761078
Abstract: Peanuts and peanut butter play an important role nutritionally in improving the diets of individuals in many parts of Africa, especially in the fight against child malnutrition. However, in developing countries such as Zimbabwe, most… read more here.
Keywords: raw peanuts; peanut butter; peanuts peanut; aflatoxin ... See more keywords
Effect of Aspergillus Flavus Fungi Infection and Aflatoxin Contamination on Single Corn Kernel Mechanical Strength
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DOI: 10.13031/aea.15266
Abstract: HighlightsKernels were artificially inoculated with toxigenic and non-toxigenic strains of Aspergillus flavus in the lab.Corn kernel mechanical strength was assessed as single kernel compression rupture force (CRF).Fungus-infected kernels had lower mechanical strength than the controls.Kernels… read more here.
Keywords: strength; corn; mechanical strength; aflatoxin contamination ... See more keywords
Minimum Temperature, Rainfall, and Agronomic Management Impacts on Corn Grain Aflatoxin Contamination
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DOI: 10.2134/agronj2017.11.0628
Abstract: 1697 Corn (Zea mays L.) is a major worldwide crop that contributes significantly to the economy, because it is used in crop rotations, as animal feed, in the fermentation industry, and for direct human consumption… read more here.
Keywords: corn; grain; aflatoxin contamination; corn grain ... See more keywords
Functional Biology and Molecular Mechanisms of Host-Pathogen Interactions for Aflatoxin Contamination in Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) and Maize (Zea mays L.)
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.00227
Abstract: Aflatoxins are secondary metabolites produced by soilborne saprophytic fungus Aspergillus flavus and closely related species that infect several agricultural commodities including groundnut and maize. The consumption of contaminated commodities adversely affects the health of humans… read more here.
Keywords: aflatoxin contamination; host pathogen; biology; pathogen interactions ... See more keywords