Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 Aflatoxin contamination of the staples maize and groundnut is a concern for health and economic impacts across sub-Saharan Africa. The current study (i) determined aflatoxin levels in maize and groundnut collected at harvest in Burundi, (ii ...
Gedeon Nsabiyumva +13 more
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An integrated molecular and conventional breeding scheme for enhancing genetic gain in maize in Africa [PDF]
, 2020 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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Jurnal Pangan dan AgroindustriAflatoxin, produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus paraciticus, commonly contaminates agricultural and processed products. This study aims to analyze aflatoxin levels in fried onions produced in Palu through high-performance liquid chromatography (
Putu Ayu Warmadewi, Qabul Dinanta Utama
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Mycotoxin exposure assessments in a multi-center European validation study by 24-hour dietary recall and biological fluid sampling [PDF]
, 2020 The European Food Consumption Validation (EFCOVAL) project includes 600 men and women from Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, the Netherlands, and Norway, who had given serum and 24-hour urine samples, and completed 24-hour dietary recall (24-HDR ...
Abbeddou, Souheila +11 more
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Nanozymes Integrated Biochips Toward Smart Detection System
Advanced Science, EarlyView.This review systematically outlines the integration of nanozymes, biochips, and artificial intelligence (AI) for intelligent biosensing. It details how their convergence enhances signal amplification, enables portable detection, and improves data interpretation.
Dongyu Chen +10 more
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Tramesan, a novel polysaccharide from trametes versicolor. structural characterization and biological effects [PDF]
, 2017 Mushrooms represent a formidable source of bioactive compounds. Some of these may be considered as biological response modifiers; these include compounds with a specific biological function: antibiotics (e.g.
Scarpari, Marzia +14 more
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Fungal Biodeterioration, Aflatoxin Contamination, and Nutrient Value of “Suya Spices”
Scientifica, 2016 This work aimed to analyze the nutrient values, examine the biodeteriorating fungi biota, and analyze the mycotoxin contents of “Suya spices.” Fungi with highest percentage occurrence on all the samples are Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus ...
Segun Gbolagade Jonathan +2 more
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Assessment of intraspecies variability in fungal growth initiation of Aspergillus flavus and aflatoxin B1 production under static and changing temperature levels using different initial conidial inoculum levels [PDF]
, 2018 Intraspecies variability in fungal growth and mycotoxin production has important implications for food safety. Using the Bioscreen C we have examined spectrophotometrically intraspecies variability of A.
Aldars García, Laila +4 more
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Beyond Traditional RAFT Polymerization: Emerging Strategies and Future Perspectives; A Third Update
Advanced Science, EarlyView.This review explores recent advances in the past five years for non‐traditional RAFT polymerization, focusing on new activation strategies, sustainable depolymerization, and integration with automated and AI‐driven synthesis. Together, these innovations advance polymer chemistry and reveal how the pieces of the non‐traditional RAFT puzzle are steadily ...
Vianna F. Jafari +10 more
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A mini review on aflatoxin exposure in Malaysia: past, present and future
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2013 This mini review article described the exposure of aflatoxin in Malaysia, including its presence in the foodstuffs and the detection of aflatoxin biomarkers in human biological samples.
Mohd Redzwan eSabran +3 more
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