Occurrence and Levels of Mycotoxins in On-Farm-Stored Sesame in Major Growing Districts of Ethiopia
Mycotoxins in sesame seeds pose a significant risk to both food safety and Ethiopia’s economy. The purpose of this study was to determine the presence and concentrations of mycotoxins in sesame seeds kept on farms in Ethiopia’s key sesame-producing areas. Purposive sampling was used to obtain 470 se...
Main Authors: | Samuel Alemayehu, Fetien Abay Abera, Kiros-Meles Ayimut, Jagger Harvey, Rizana Mahroof, Bhadriraju Subramanyam, Jonathan Ulmer, Richard Edema |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-02-01
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Series: | Agriculture |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/14/3/372 |
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