Mycotoxin contamination of foods from mycotoxigenic fungi such as Aspergillus, Alternaria,
Fusarium and Penicillium spp. is a significant threat to food safety and quality. Aflatoxins …

The most potent mycotoxin, aflatoxins are the secondary metabolite produced by fungi,
especially Aspergillus, and have been found to be ubiquitous, contaminating cereals, crops …

This research investigated the optimal conditions of heat and chemical treatment for
elimination of aflatoxin. NaOH showed the highest inhibition percentage (75.44%) of …

Wheat is one of the essential crops for the human and animal nutrition, however,
contamination with aflatoxigenic fungi, due to the improper storage conditions and high …

Aflatoxins are toxic compounds produced by certain molds, primarily Aspergillus species,
which can contaminate crops such as grains and nuts. These toxins pose a significant health …

Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is one of the most important oilseed crops in world
agricultural trade. It is considered an important crop by virtue of its contribution to satisfying …

This study identified and monitored the levels of aflatoxins (B 1 and B 2) produced by
Aspergillus flavus isolate VKMN22 (OP355447) in maize samples sourced from a local shop …

Aflatoxins (AFs) contamination in cereal grains like rice, maize and wheat during storage
represents a challenging issue to global public health. Different synthetic chemicals are …

The purpose of this study was to predict the optimal storage conditions for inhibiting aflatoxin
production in upland rice seeds inoculated with Aspergillus flavus. The effects of storage …

Sesame Sesamum indicum L. is a major oil-based seed crop that has been widely cultivated
and consumed in Pakistan. Unfortunately, sesame is highly prone to Aspergillus fungal …