Preventing mycotoxin contamination in groundnut cultivation
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Preventing mycotoxin contamination in groundnut cultivation
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Aflatoxin contamination of crops and food poses a substantial threat to humans and livestock worldwide. Preventing various Aspergillus species from becoming established and growing on peanuts (groundnut, Arachis hypogaea L.) can reduce aflatoxin contamination. This chapter describes factors that affect the growth of A. flavus and A. parasiticus on peanut, as well as models predicting contamination, cultural and biological control measures designed to minimize contamination, challenges associated with research and quantification of aflatoxin. The chapter also features three case studies from current value chain projects in Ghana, Haiti, and Malawi. The chapter argues the need for a more focused and concerted effort to address the issue of aflatoxin contamination in peanut.
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Table of contents
- 1âIntroduction
- 2âFactors impacting aflatoxin development
- 3âPrediction models for aflatoxin development
- 4âMinimizing aflatoxin contamination
- 5âAflatoxin contamination during drying, storage and processing
- 6âChallenges in mycotoxin research
- 7âValue chain projects
- 8âConclusion
- 9âWhere to look for further information
- 10âReferences