Aflatoxin, a type of mycotoxin, is mostly produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus
parasiticus. It is responsible for the loss of billions of dollars to the world economy, by …

Aflatoxins (AFs) are secondary metabolites that represent serious threats to human and
animal health. They are mainly produced by strains of the saprophytic fungus Aspergillus …

This study aimed at morphologically identifying Aspergillus flavus in soil and maize and at
determining their aflatoxin-producing potentials. Five hundred and fourteen isolates …

Maize is an important staple crop for the majority of the population in Uganda. However, in
tropical and subtropical climates, maize is frequently contaminated with aflatoxins, a group …

Fungal diseases affect millions of humans annually, yet fungal pathogens remain
understudied. The mold Aspergillus flavus can cause both aspergillosis and fungal keratitis …

This study was conducted to assess major Aspergillus species and aflatoxins associated
with groundnut seeds and cake in Eastern Ethiopia and evaluate growers' management …

Aflatoxins are carcinogenic secondary metabolites produced mainly by two species of
Aspergillus fungi,(A. flavus and A. parasiticus). The toxin contaminates maize grains during …

Aflatoxin B1 is a potent carcinogen produced by Aspergillus flavus (A. flavus) and
Aspergillus. parasiticus (A. parasiticus), mainly during grain storage. The efficacy of the …

Aspergillus spp., the fungus containing aflatoxin, is commonly spread in nature and contains
severely polluted food sources from humans and wildlife, resulting in risks to health and …

Aflatoxins are carcinogenic chemical metabolites produced by Aspergillus spp. of the
section Flavi. In Kenya, Aspergillus flavus is the most prevalent and has been associated …