Distribution of Aspergillus flavus and aflatoxin accumulation in stored maize grains across three agro-ecologies in Ghana
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2019.04.035
Abstract: Abstract Aflatoxins are carcinogenic secondary metabolites produced mainly by two species of Aspergillus fungi, (A. flavus and A. parasiticus). The toxin contaminates maize grains during the developmental stage as well as in storage. Grains with… read more here.
Keywords: aflatoxin accumulation; grains across; flavus; aflatoxin ... See more keywords
Biocontrol capabilities of three Bacillus isolates towards aflatoxin B1 producer A. flavus in vitro and on maize grains
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.107978
Abstract: Abstract In this study, we aimed to evaluate the biocontrol capabilities of Bacillus safensis RF69, Bacillus sp. RP103 and Bacillus sp. RP242 towards Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) producer Aspergillus flavus. All Bacillus strains were able to… read more here.
Keywords: producer; towards aflatoxin; bacillus; maize grains ... See more keywords
Simultaneous improvement of protein concentration and amino acid balance in maize grains by coordination application of nitrogen and sulfur
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcs.2021.103189
Abstract: Abstract The synergistic regulation effect of coordinated application of nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) on the protein concentration and amino acid balance in maize grains was investigated. The results showed that the coordinated application of… read more here.
Keywords: maize grains; concentration; amino acid; application ... See more keywords
Trans-2-hexen-1-ol as a tool for the control of Fusarium verticillioides in stored maize grains
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jspr.2019.05.002
Abstract: Abstract Fusarium verticillioides infects stored maize grains. In the present study, we first evaluated the effects of ten volatile organic compounds on F. verticillioides growth in culture medium. Subsequently, based on the antifungal activity obtained in… read more here.
Keywords: trans hexen; fusarium verticillioides; stored maize; maize grains ... See more keywords
Investigation on JKR surface energy of high-humidity maize grains
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DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2020.12.051
Abstract: Abstract Maize grain have a high moisture content in the harvest period, and a model to calculate the JKR surface energy between high-humidity maize grains was developed. A system was designed and used to measure… read more here.
Keywords: maize grains; surface energy; jkr surface;
Therapeutic Food Development from Maize Grains, Pulses, and Cooking Banana Fruits for the Prevention of Severe Acute Malnutrition
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/3547266
Abstract: In children under five years of age, severe acute malnutrition is a complex and challenging problem, especially those living in poor communities. Therefore, this study aimed to formulate ready-to-use therapeutic foods from affordable, locally available… read more here.
Keywords: severe acute; ready use; banana fruits; acute malnutrition ... See more keywords
Changes in masa and tortillas obtained from maize irradiated and nixtamalized with nejayote
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DOI: 10.1515/intag-2017-0030
Abstract: Abstract Maize grains were treated with electromagnetic fields and nixtamalized with nejayote, in order to analyze the effect of such treatments on the microbiological and viscoelastic properties of masa, and on sensory tests of tortilla.… read more here.
Keywords: masa tortillas; nixtamalized nejayote; electromagnetic fields; nejayote ... See more keywords
Sulfur: a multifunctional element that improves nutritional value of maize grains
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DOI: 10.30848/pjb2020-6(44)
Abstract: Sulfur is an integral constituent of various proteins, vitamins and essential nutrients necessary for maintaining plant growth and development under saline conditions. An experiment was conducted to assess the role of sulfur in improving nutritional… read more here.
Keywords: maize; multifunctional element; sulfur multifunctional; element improves ... See more keywords
Biodegradation of Aflatoxin B1 in Maize Grains and Suppression of Its Biosynthesis-Related Genes Using Endophytic Trichoderma harzianum AYM3
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DOI: 10.3390/jof9020209
Abstract: Aflatoxin B1 is one of the most deleterious types of mycotoxins. The application of an endophytic fungus for biodegradation or biosuppression of AFB1 production by Aspergillus flavus was investigated. About 10 endophytic fungal species, isolated… read more here.
Keywords: biodegradation; maize; maize grains; harzianum aym3 ... See more keywords
Effect of Biodegradable Coatings on the Growth of Aspergillus flavus In Vitro, on Maize Grains, and on the Quality of Tortillas during Storage
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules27144545
Abstract: The fungus Aspergillus flavus causes serious damage to maize grains and its by-products, such as tortilla. Currently, animal and plant derivatives, such as chitosan and propolis, and plant extract residues, respectively, are employed as alternatives… read more here.
Keywords: vitro; growth; effect biodegradable; maize grains ... See more keywords