While fulfilling the food demand of an increasing population remains a major global concern,
more than one-third of food is lost or wasted in postharvest operations. Reducing the …

Aflatoxins are mainly produced by certain strains of Aspergillus flavus, which are found in
diverse agricultural crops. In many lower-income countries, aflatoxins pose serious public …

Mycotoxins are poisonous compounds produced by certain species of fungi found in
contaminated grain. There are five major groups of mycotoxins which can occur in grains …

Aflatoxin is considered a “hidden poison” due to its slow and adverse effect on various
biological pathways in humans, particularly among children, in whom it leads to delayed …

Aflatoxins are secondary metabolites produced by soilborne saprophytic fungus Aspergillus
flavus and closely related species that infect several agricultural commodities including …

Faba bean seeds' sustainability correlates with the initial quality of cultivated seeds. The
duration of storage is a significant factor that can affect the quality retention of any crop seed …

Mycotoxin contamination in food poses health hazards to humans. Current methods of
controlling mycotoxins still have limitations and more effective approaches are needed …

Abstract Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) bags are used by farmers in Sub-Saharan
Africa for pest management of stored grains and products, including maize. These bags …

Post-harvest storage of wheat in grain storage bags is commonly adopted practice in many
developing countries, which offers a viable chemical-free approach to control storage …

Peanuts are transported by ship from production regions to all across the globe. Quality
problems are frequently encountered due to increased levels of free fatty acids (FFAs) and a …