Mycotoxins are metabolites produced by molds that contaminate food commodities, are
harmful to both humans and animals, as well as cause economic losses. Many countries …

Aflatoxins generate great concern worldwide regarding their impact on health; they are
associated with liver cancer and have an economic impact on agricultural products, as they …

It is significant to identify the moldy status of stored maize by fungi infection in the early
stage. Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) combined with the sparse auto-encoders (SAE) and …

The study was undertaken to identify the major mycotoxigenic fungi, aflatoxin and fumonisin
levels in prepared poultry feeds in Ghana. Three hundred and fifty (350) prepared feed …

Simple Summary The rusty grain beetle, Cryptolestes ferrugineus (Stephens), is a common
pest found worldwide that can adapt to various climates. This insect poses a significant …

Rapid single kernel analysis could enable physical sorting to remove mycotoxins from bulk
grains. The purpose of this study was to use visual characteristics previously associated with …

The early detection the mildew status of maize kernels caused by fungal infection during
storage is essential. Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) combined with the deep stacked sparse …

Rapid, effective and non-destructive detection of the defective maize kernels is crucial for
their high-quality storage in granary. Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) coupled with …

Post-harvest loss is a global challenge due to its serious threat to food security. Hermetic
storage bags offer one way to combat the loss of food after harvest. The rate at which …

This study presents the results of aflatoxin contamination of maize and groundnuts in major
markets in Accra and assesses the population's exposure to aflatoxins. Raw maize and …