The Eurotiales is a relatively large order of Ascomycetes with members frequently having
positive and negative impact on human activities. Species within this order gain attention …

Aspergillus species are the paramount ubiquitous fungi that contaminate various food
substrates and produce biochemicals known as mycotoxins. Aflatoxins (AFTs), ochratoxin A …

Aflatoxins and ochratoxins are among the most important mycotoxins of all and producers of
both types of mycotoxins are present in Aspergillus section Flavi, albeit never in the same …

EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the risks to public health related to the
presence of aflatoxins in food. The risk assessment was confined to aflatoxin B1 (AFB 1) …

Aflatoxin contamination in foods is a global concern as they are carcinogenic, teratogenic
and mutagenic compounds. The aflatoxin-producing fungi, mainly from the Aspergillus …

Fungal contamination of agricultural commodities, particularly by mycotoxigenic fungi,
represents an enormous concern for global food security in terms of feeding the world's …

Aspergillus flavus is a morphologically complex species that can produce the group of
polyketide derived carcinogenic and mutagenic secondary metabolites, aflatoxins, as well …

A review of up to 90 articles on the microorganisms associated with important artisanal or
traditional beverages in Nigeria was carried out. This resulted in an overview of the …

Aflatoxins (AFs) are secondary metabolites produced by Aspergillus section Flavi during
their development, particularly in maize. It is widely accepted that AFB1 is a major …

Aflatoxins are toxic carcinogens produced by several species of Aspergillus section Flavi,
with some aflatoxin producers associated with specific crops. Red chilies (Capsicum spp.) …