The fumonisins producing fungi, Fusarium spp., are ubiquitous in nature and contaminate
several food matrices that pose detrimental health hazards on humans as well as on …

Pathogens belonging to the Fusarium genus are causal agents of the most significant crop
diseases worldwide. Virtually all Fusarium species synthesize toxic secondary metabolites …

Plant antioxidants are important compounds involved in plant defense, signaling, growth,
and development. The quantity and quality of such compounds is genetically driven; …

Mycotoxins are a significant food safety concern. Aflatoxins, trichothecenes, fumonisins, and
ochratoxin A are considered the most important mycotoxins due to their frequent occurrence …

Mycotoxins are increasingly considered as micropollutants in the environment. Fumonisins,
as one of the most important mycotoxins, cause potential health threats to humans and …

Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus are the main causes of aflatoxin contamination in
various foods, particularly grains, as they can thrive in environments with lower water activity …

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) is an eco-friendly light source with broad-spectrum
antimicrobial activity. Recent studies have extensively been conducted to evaluate its …

It has previously been shown that the biosynthesis of the mycotoxins ochratoxin A and B and
of citrinin by Penicillium is regulated by light. However, not only the biosynthesis of these …

Crocus sativus is a triploid sterile plant and autumnal flowering geophyte with corms. As a
subterranean organ, the corm is susceptible to diseases caused by fungi, bacteria …

Abstract Maize (Zea mays), sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) and pearl millet (Pennisetum
glaucum) are basic staple foods for many rural or poorer communities. These crops are …