Rural Subsistence Maize Farming in South Africa: Risk Assessment and Intervention models for Reduction of Exposure to Fumonisin Mycotoxins
Maize is a staple crop in rural subsistence regions of southern Africa, is mainly produced for direct household consumption and is often contaminated with high levels of mycotoxins. Chronic exposure to mycotoxins is a risk factor for human diseases as it is implicated in the development of cancer, n...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-06-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/11/6/334 |