Fusarium spp. are one of the most widespread mycotoxin-producing fungi in small-grain
cereals like wheat. Their rate of infection and production of mycotoxins is mainly influenced …

Diseases of Edible Oilseed Crops presents an unprecedentedly thorough collection of
information on the diseases of cultivated annual oilseed crops, including peanut, rapeseed …

Aflatoxin contamination in groundnut is an important qualitative issue posing a threat to food
safety. In our present study, we have demonstrated the efficacy of certain good agricultural …

Groundnut production is important for consumption, income generation and improves food
security of smallholder farmers in Western Oromia. Unlike its importance its production has …

Groundnut is one of the staple foods in many parts of the world. Due to its high nutrient
content, the nuts are liable to colonization by aflatoxigenic fungi and subsequent aflatoxin …

The kernel of groundnut and groundnut-based products are easily contaminated by
aflatoxin: a mycotoxin produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus. A total of …

Aims: This study sought to determine the extent of rural women's participation in managing
aflatoxin contamination in the groundnut postharvest value chain. Study Design: The study …

Fusarium species infection in wheat can lead to Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) and
contamination with mycotoxins. To fully exploit more recent insights into FHB and mycotoxin …

Groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) are oilseeds grown by farmers throughout the world. The
crop can be consumed raw, as peanut butter, roasted and mixed with other dishes …

Aflatoxin contamination is a major challenge in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) production
and trade besides posing health challenges to humans and animals. This study monitored …