Reduction of Aflatoxin in Freshly Harvested Maize Using Solar Dryers.
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2022 at "Journal of the science of food and agriculture"
DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11842
Abstract: BACKGROUND Aflatoxin-contaminated grain consumption over the years has been known to cause serious health hazards on its consumers. This study investigated the effects of harvest seasons and drying methods on aflatoxins in freshly harvested maize.… read more here.
Keywords: harvested maize; freshly harvested; moisture; gkg ... See more keywords
Seed mineral reserves and vigour of Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea L.) landraces differing in seed coat colour
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2019 at "Heliyon"
DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e01635
Abstract: A newly emerged seedling, given light and water, but no external source of minerals, uses its internal mineral nutrient reserves effectively for an early establishment. This research sought to investigate the influence of seed coat… read more here.
Keywords: seed mineral; seed coat; seed; coat colour ... See more keywords