Contamination of foods by fungi and subsequent synthesis of mycotoxins in situ is a global menace. This is attributed to biotic and abiotic factors. There are several reported incidences …
Aflatoxin contamination of staple grains and legumes has been linked to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and other adverse health outcomes, constituting a substantial public …
This study reports the distribution of fungal isolates and fungal metabolites that naturally contaminate locally processed rice from five agro-ecological zones of Nigeria. The fungal …