Mycotoxins such as aflatoxins (AFs), ochratoxin A (OTA) fumonisins (FMN), deoxynivalenol
(DON), zearalenone (ZEN), and patulin are stable at regular food process practices. Ozone …

Development of resistance in major grain insect pest species to the key fumigant phosphine
(hydrogen phosphide) across the globe has put the viability and sustainability of phosphine …

Fungal spoilage of stored grains may occur when activity of water (aw) in cereal grain
exceeds a critical limit enabling mould growth. Because it is not feasible to maintain all parts …

Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the main cereals as a source of food, forage and processed
products for industry. World production is around 790 million tonnes of maize because as a …

Ozone is activated oxygen and it is referred to as a triatomic form of oxygen. It is a natural
agent and has a broad antimicrobial property, which together with an oxidation potential …

Ozone is an effective fumigant for insect killing, mycotoxin destruction and microbial
inactivation which has a minimal or no effect on grain quality. Studies have demonstrated …

In this review paper, we analyze the potential of using ozone as an alternative pest control
technology for use in stored products, and we also illustrate data on the efficacy of ozone …

Modernization of the agricultural production system led to a significant increase in annual
food production intended to meet the ever-growing consumer demand. In many countries …

Management of stored product insects is a major concern and widely researched topic in the
food and grain processing and storage industry. In the scenario of estimated utilization of …

Pests not only attack field crops during the growing season, but also damage grains and
other food products stored in granaries. Modified or controlled atmospheres (MAs or CAs) …