This report reveals that substantial knowledge is available about the aflatoxin challenge that
plagues African farmers, other agri-entrepreneurs, and governments. Commissioned by the …

A pilot, cross-sectional, correlational study was conducted in eight rural communities in
northern Nigeria to investigate mycotoxin exposures in 120 volunteers (19 children, 20 …

Fungi are ubiquitous plant pathogens that are major spoilage agents of foods and feedstuffs.
The infection of plants by various fungi not only results in reduction in crop yield and quality …

A total of one hundred and nine samples of maize (Zea mays)(17), millet (Pennisetum
spp)(18), guinea corn (Sorghum)(17), acha (Digitaria exilis stapf)(20), sesame (Sesamum …

This study investigated the aflatoxin production potentials of selected fungi using a
polyphasic approach. Internally transcribed spacer region of the fungi was amplified using …

A groan can almost be audible from scientists who work or have an interest in the field of
mycotoxicology (fungi and mycotoxins) to the effect of “not another review publication on …

This study reports levels of mycotoxins in sorghum from Niger State, Nigeria, and provides a
comprehensive assessment of their potential health risks by combining mycotoxin levels and …

Les aflatoxines sont des toxines produites principalement par les moisissures du genre
Aspergillus (Aspergillus flavus et Aspergillus parasiticus). Les molécules les plus …

Aflatoxins contamination of African food and food commodities exhibits a serious threat to
human and animal health over the past few decades. To protect the safety of food …

Sorghum is a local drought resistant grain that grows predominantly in the arid, semi-arid
and savannah regions of Nigeria and other parts of the world. The Sudan savannah agro …