Aflatoxin contamination in food crops: causes, detection, and management: a review
Abstract Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by several fungal species and molds. Under favorable conditions like high temperature and moisture, they contaminate a large number of food commodities and regional crops during pre and post-harvesting. Aflatoxin is the main mycotoxin that harm...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-07-01
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Series: | Food Production, Processing and Nutrition |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43014-021-00064-y |