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A systems approach to model the relationship between aflatoxin gene cluster expression, environmental factors, growth and toxin production by Aspergillus flavus. [PDF]

, 2011
A microarray analysis was used to examine the effect of combinations of water activity (a(w), 0.995-0.90) and temperature (20-42°C) on the activation of aflatoxin biosynthetic genes (30 genes) in Aspergillus flavus grown on a conducive YES (20 g yeast ...
Geisen, Rolf, Markus Schmidt-Heydt, Magan, Naresh, Roberto Parra, Rolf Geisen, Naresh Magan, Schmidt-Heydt, Markus, Abdel-Hadi, Ahmed, Ahmed Abdel-Hadi, Magan, N., Abdel-Hadi, A., Parra, R., Parra-Saldívar, Roberto   +12 more
core   +1 more source

Pulsed Light Technology in Food Safety and Preservation: Principles, Applications, and Future Directions

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Pulsed light technology uses short high‐intensity broad‐spectrum flashes (200–1100 nm) to inactivate microbes via DNA damage. It preserves food quality, extends shelf life, and works on liquids, meats, and produce, often combined with other hurdles for enhanced efficacy.
Abdul Mueez Ahmad, Laiba Younas, Fatima Javed, Rimsha Amjad, Muhammad Tayyab Raza   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Genome Analysis of Japanese Field-Isolated Aspergillus for Aflatoxin Productivity and Non-Productivity

Journal of Fungi
Aspergillus flavus produces aflatoxin, a carcinogenic fungal toxin that poses a threat to the agricultural and food industries. There is a concern that the distribution of aflatoxin-producing A.
Tomohiro Furukawa, Kanae Sakai, Tadahiro Suzuki, Takumi Tanaka, Masayo Kushiro, Ken-Ichi Kusumoto   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Aflatoxin Accumulation in a Maize Diallel Cross

Agriculture, 2015
Aflatoxins, produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus, occur naturally in maize. Contamination of maize grain with aflatoxin is a major food and feed safety problem and greatly reduces the value of the grain.
W. Paul Williams, Gary L. Windham
doaj   +1 more source

Detection and quantification of Aflatoxin B1 in corn and corn-grown soils in the district of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Heliyon, 2020
Aflatoxin B1 contamination adversely affects human health by impairing long-term physical and cognitive development. Several crops have been associated with aflatoxin B1 contamination and corn is one of them.
W.M.S.C. Jayaratne, A.H.M.A.K. Abeyratne, H.K.S. De Zoysa, D.M.R.B.N. Dissanayake, T.C. Bamunuarachchige, V.Y. Waisundara, S. Chang   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Determination of Aflatoxins and Selected Heavy Metals in Rice Varieties Cultivated in Fogera, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a vital staple crop for nearly half the world's population. This study investigates the levels of aflatoxins (AFB1, AFB2, AFG1, and AFG2) and selected heavy metals (Cd, Pb, and Cr) and essential elements (Mn, Fe, Mg, Cu, and Zn) in rice varieties cultivated in Fogera, Amhara Region, Ethiopia.
Melese Tilahun, Bisratewongel Tegegne, Nibret Mekonen, Agegnehu Alemu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Food Contamination and Safety in Nigeria: A Systematic Synthesis of Heavy Metals, Microbial Pathogens, and Health Risk Metrics

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
This is an infographic driver of food contaminants and health effects. ABSTRACT Food safety remains a critical challenge in Nigeria due to rapid urbanization and weak regulatory enforcement. This systematic review synthesizes empirical evidence from 2015 to 2025 to characterize food contaminant profiles and associated human health risks in Nigeria ...
Cecilia Nwadiuto Obasi, Naomi A. Mogborukor, Baridoo Donatus Dooka, Polycarp Dauda Madaki, Chiara Frazzoli, Mohamed Haddad, Orish Ebere Orisakwe   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

INVESTIGATION ON THE AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION OF THE IRANIAN WHITE CHEESE

Iranian Journal of Public Health, 1981
In this investigation Aflatoxin contamination of eighty different Iranian white cheeses were determined by T.L.C. method. The result of this study showed that, 97.5% of the samples contained Aflatoxin M1 & M2 which are transferred from milk.
V.Parvaneh, M.Shahin, G.Karim, J.Kordi   +3 more
doaj  

Chemistry Underlying the Behavior of Food and Agricultural Components During Industrial Manufacturing Processes and Its Implications in Quality Assurance, Food Quality, and Food Safety Management: A Systematic Review

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
Industrial manufacturing processes have transformative effects on the components of food matrix. These transformations in food matrix and components have direct implications for quality assurance (QA), food quality (e.g., nutritional profile and texture), and food safety management (e.g., pathogen control and toxin mitigation). ABSTRACT This systematic
Chinaza Godswill Awuchi
wiley   +1 more source

Biosensors for Food Safety and Adulteration Monitoring: Applications, Smart Packaging Integration, and Pathways to Intelligent, Field‐Deployable Detection Systems

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
Biosensors enable rapid, sensitive, and portable detection of pathogens, contaminants, allergens, and food adulteration. Integration with smart packaging, smartphones, IoT, and machine learning supports real‐time monitoring and intelligent decision‐making, whereas microfluidics, biodegradable materials, explainable AI, and blockchain offer pathways ...
Mohima Akther Any, Abid Hassan Arnab, Liza Akter, Yusuf Chowdhury, Md. Hassan Bin Nabi, Md Abu Rayhan, Nazmul Islam, Wahidu Zzaman   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source