Characterization of Ugandan Endemic <i>Aspergillus</i> Species and Identification of Non-Aflatoxigenic Isolates for Potential Biocontrol of Aflatoxins

Characterization of Ugandan Endemic <i>Aspergillus</i> Species and Identification of Non-Aflatoxigenic Isolates for Potential Biocontrol of Aflatoxins

Acute stunting in children, liver cancer, and death often occur due to human exposure to aflatoxins in food. The severity of aflatoxin contamination depends on the type of <i>Aspergillus</i> fungus infecting the crops. In this study, <i>Aspergillus</i> species were isolated f...

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Main Authors: Godfrey Wokorach, Sofie Landschoot, Amerida Lakot, Sidney Arihona Karyeija, Kris Audenaert, Richard Echodu, Geert Haesaert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
<i>Aspergillus flavus</i>
<i>Aspergillus niger</i>
<i>Aspergillus tamarii</i>
aflatoxin B1
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/14/5/304

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