Global grain production has been increasing every year, which highlights the need for
investment, maintenance, and effective management in warehouses. Warehousing is a …

Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of microscopic fungi, which commonly contaminate
cereal grains. Contamination of small-grain cereals and maize with toxic metabolites of …

Food grains constitute a vital part of the daily diet of the population worldwide, and are
generally considered as safe products with high storage stability due to their low moisture …

Natural gaseous fungicides have great application potential for controlling the fungal decay
of postharvest agroproducts. In fact, the fruit of Illicium verum has traditionally been buried in …

Chemical control of fungal spoilage of postharvest cereal grains is an important strategy for
the management of grain storage. Here, the potential antifungal activity of 1-nonanol, a main …

Growing demand from the consumers for minimally processed and high-quality food
products has raised the scientific quest for foods with improved natural flavours in …

The antifungal and mycotoxin inhibitory activity of emulsions formed with Thymus vulgaris L.
essential oil (thyme oil) and four major components (thymol, p-cymene, γ-terpinene, and …

Highlights Published literature on grain kernel damage during handling is reviewed. Types
and sources of grain kernel damage are discussed. Factors affecting the level of grain kernel …

In this review, the intricate issue about the occurrence levels of mycotoxins in foods is
discussed aiming to underline the main knowledge gaps on the persistence of these …

Contamination of crops with phytopathogenic genera such as Fusarium, Aspergillus,
Alternaria, and Penicillium usually results in mycotoxins in the stored crops or the final …