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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
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Application of ZnO-nanoparticles to manage Rhizopus soft rot of sweet potato and prolong shelf-life

Folia Horticulturae, 2019
A reduction in crop spoilage and an increase in shelf-life is the goal of effective disease control methods. This study aimed to assess ZnO-nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) as a safe, new protectant against Rhizopus soft rot of sweet potato.
Nafady Nivien A., Alamri Saad A.M., Hassan Elhagag Ahmed, Hashem Mohamed, Mostafa Yasser S., Abo-Elyousr Kamal A.M.   +5 more
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Ecological Biodiversity Measurement of Seed Mycoflora Contamination of Freshly Harvested in Maize Growing Zone-II

Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2017
Maize is considered third most important cereal crops in the world. In our study the seed mycoflora of freshly harvested maize of zone-II were isolated by Agar plate method (APM) and Blotter plate method (BPM). A total of 9 genera i.e. Aspergillus flavus,
Shrvan Kumar, Asha Sinha, Shakshi Singh
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Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Garcinia kola and its antimicrobial potential [PDF]

, 2016
We have investigated the green synthesis and antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles using Garcinia kola. Aqueous extract of G. kola was used to reduce AgNO3 solution to obtain black nanocrystal of silver nanoparticles. Antimicrobial activity of
Adesuji, Temitope Elijah, Akinsiku, A.A., Bodede, Olusola Sunday, Dare, E.O, Labulo, Ayomide Hassan, Omojola, Joseph, Oseghale, Charles Ojiefoh   +6 more
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Green Oil‐in‐Water Nanoemulsions for Delivery of Phytochemicals With Pesticidal Activity for Sustainable Food Production and Safety

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 25, Issue 3, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Green oil‐in‐water (O/W) nanoemulsions incorporating essential oils (EOs) and food‐derived compounds are gaining prominence as biopesticidal platforms that address the growing demand for sustainable agriculture, food safety, and reduced chemical inputs.
Anna Paula Azevedo de Carvalho, David A. Weitz, Carlos Adam Conte‐Junior   +2 more
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Antagonismo y actividad antifúngica de Humphreya coffeata (Berk.) Steyaert contra Rhizopus stolonifer (Ehrenb.) Vuill.

Ecosistemas y Recursos Agropecuarios
El hongo Rhizopus stolonifer causa pudrición de frutas y verduras, por lo que es importante la búsqueda de alternativas de control biológico. El objetivo fue realizar antagonismo y evaluar la actividad antifúngica de H. coffeata contra R. stolonifer.
Maura Téllez-Téllez, Benjamín Amaro-Guadarrama, Alma Rosa Agapito-Ocampo, Ma. de Lourdes Acosta-Urdapilleta   +3 more
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Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Activities of Biogenic Nanoparticles Produced by Cyanobacteria

ChemBioChem, Volume 27, Issue 5, 13 March 2026.
The article reviews the green synthesis of biogenic nanoparticles produced by cyanobacteria, highlighting their antimicrobial and cytotoxic properties. These nanoparticles, formed intra‐ or extracellularly, show activity against Gram‐positive and Gram‐negative bacteria as well as fungi and can induce apoptosis in tumor cells.
Laíne Santos Ribeiro, Rhuana Valdetário Médice, Janaína Morone Bavini, Camila Manoel Crnkovic, Samuel Cavalcante do Amaral   +4 more
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Qualidade sanitária de grãos de amendoim submetidos a tratamentos com produtos naturais. [PDF]

, 2013
Resumo: Este trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar a ação do extrato de canela (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume) no controle de fungos de armazenamento de grãos de amendoim (Arachis hypogaea L.) em duas metodologias de aplicação (aplicação direta no papel ...
CASTANHA, R. F., LARIOS, D. M., MORAIS, L. A. S. de, ROSSETTO, L.   +3 more
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Absorção de água e proliferação de fungos em madeira de Pinus usada como embalagem para hortaliças. [PDF]

, 2011
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CARDOSO, F. B., HENZ, G. P.
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Microbial Transformation of the Steroidal Alkaloid Dictyophlebine by Rhizopus stolonifer

Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2007
The microbial transformation of a steroidal alkaloid, dictyophlebine (1) with Rhizopus stolonifer (ATCC 10404) afforded three oxidized metabolites 2-4. Compound 2 was found to be a new product. These metabolites were structurally characterized on the basis of modern spectroscopic techniques.
Devkota, Krishna Prasad, Choudhary, Muhammad Iqbal, Nawaz, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Lannang, Alain Meli, Lenta, Bruno Ndjakou, Fokou, Patrice Aime, Sewald, Norbert   +6 more
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