The below mentioned article provides notes on alfatoxins. Mycotoxins are the toxic substances produced by fungi on food materials. These are ‘secondary metabolites’. Some of these cause very severe effects on animal, plant and microbial systems. These include aflatoxins (Fig. 21.6) ochratoxins, sterigmatocystin, citrinin (Fig. 21.7) patulin, rubratoxin, zearalenone and trichothecens and are produced by […]
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In this article we will discuss about: 1. Introduction to Aflatoxins 2. Occurrence and Distribution of Aflatoxins 3. Fluorescence Production 4. Properties 5. Health Hazards 6. Factors Favouring Aflatoxin Production 7. Analysis for Aflatoxins in Foods and Feeds 8. Control and Management 9. Biological Control. Contents: Introduction to Aflatoxins Occurrence and Distribution of Aflatoxins Fluorescence […]