Background The occurrence of fungal contamination and the production of mycotoxins are
involved in all parts of the food chain, which negatively affect food quality and shelf life …

Postharvest diseases caused by fungal pathogens are significant contributors to the
postharvest losses of fruits. Moreover, some fungal pathogens produce mycotoxins, which …

Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most susceptible crops to pathogenic fungal infections,
and in particular to the Fusarium species. Secondary metabolites of Fusarium spp …

Fungi-induced postharvest diseases are the leading causes of food loss and waste. In this
context, fruit decay can be directly attributed to phytopathogenic and/or mycotoxin-producing …

Food quality and food composition play key roles in human health. Food may contain
harmful ingredients apart from the basic ingredients beneficial to our body. A harmful group …

This study seeks a comprehensive meta-analysis of mycotoxin contaminants in animal feed
consumed in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The obtained articles were …

Abstract BACKGROUND Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) poses a severe threat to human and animal
health. Countries worldwide have invested considerable manpower and material resources …

In this study, dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) cold plasma was explored for degrading
aflatoxins in naturally contaminated rice. Rice samples were inoculated with strains of …

Mycotoxins contamination and pest infestation of foods and feeds represent a pivotal threat
for food safety and security worldwide, with crucial implications for human and animal …

Aspergillus flavus is a ubiquitous saprophyte and opportunistic fungal pathogen with
worldwide distribution, which causes diseases commonly in agricultural commodities and …