High-performance liquid chromatography and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay techniques for detection and quantification of aflatoxin B1 in feed samples: a comparative study. [PDF]
ObjectiveComparison was done between high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and a competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for detection and quantification of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) in feed samples.
Beyene, Achenef Melaku+4 more
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Integrating gene expression, ecology and mycotoxin production by Fusarium and Aspergillus species in relation to interacting environmental factors [PDF]
Environmental factors, such as water availability (water activity, aw), temperature and their interactions, have a significant impact on the life cycle of mycotoxigenic fungi.
Magan, Naresh, Medina-Vayá, Ángel
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An integrated molecular and conventional breeding scheme for enhancing genetic gain in maize in Africa [PDF]
Open Access Journal; Published online: 06 Nov 2019Maize production in West and Central Africa (WCA) is constrained by a wide range of interacting stresses that keep productivity below potential yields.
Gedil, M., Menkir, A.
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Design Principles of Nanosensors for Multiplex Detection of Contaminants in Food
This review discusses recent advancements in nanoparticle‐based nanosensors for multiplex detection of food contaminants, focusing on toxins and pathogens. It highlights the design principles, sensitivity, and selectivity of these sensors, offering insights into their practical applications for food safety monitoring and inspiring future innovations ...
Yang Zhang+10 more
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Aflatoxin contamination in maize and groundnut is perennial in Ghana with substantial health and economic burden on the population. The present study examined for the first time the prevalence of aflatoxin contamination in maize and groundnut in major ...
Daniel Agbetiameh+5 more
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Mycoflora and Aflatoxin Contamination of Some Foodstuffs [PDF]
Analysis was made of the mycoflora and aflatoxin contamination of Rice (Oryza sativa), Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), Corn (Zea mays), and Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) sold in four different markets in Sango-Ota, Ogun state, Nigeria.
Olarewaju, S.A., Oranusi, S. U.
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Foreword: mycotoxins in a changing world [PDF]
This special issue arose because of the changes in the global landscape in relation to the impact and implications of our changing climate on food security and quality, consumer habits, trade and economics, regulations and scientific thinking.
Battilani, Paola+2 more
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Near‐Infrared Fluorescent Single‐Walled Carbon Nanotubes for Biosensing
Near‐infrared fluorescent single‐walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) stand out as versatile biosensors due to their spectral overlap with the biological transparency window, surface‐sensitive fluorescence emission, and chemical modularity. This review offers a concise guide to understanding the photophysics of SWCNTs, various functionalization strategies,
Srestha Basu, Gili Bisker
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Aflatoxin B1, a natural mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus fungi with high toxicity and carcinogenicity to humans and animals, has attracted more and more attention in the past 40 years.
Jingying Wang+5 more
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Peanuts that keep aflatoxin at bay: a threshold that matters
Summary Aflatoxin contamination in peanuts poses major challenges for vulnerable populations of sub‐Saharan Africa and South Asia. Developing peanut varieties to combat preharvest Aspergillus flavus infection and resulting aflatoxin contamination has ...
K. Sharma+11 more
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