A Review of Agricultural Aflatoxin Management Strategies and Emerging Innovations in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Date
2016
Authors
Monda, E.O.
Alakonya, A.E.
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Publisher
Rural Outreach Program
Abstract
Aflatoxins are highly carcinogenic secondary metabolites produced by Aspergillus flavus, A. parasiticus and A. nomius. Aflatoxin contamination of food and animal feeds is, therefore, a major food security, food safety, trade, human and domestic animal health concern. Researchers worldwide have suggested various agriculture-based strategies to manage aflatoxigenic Aspergillus species and reduce contamination to safe levels. This paper reviews various agricultural strategies that could be employed to reduce contamination of aflatoxins in food crops and animal feeds, as well as the challenges faced by these reduction strategies. Among these strategies are innovations like AflasafeTM and solar grain driers. It is hoped that this critique will stimulate refinement of the existing aflatoxin control approaches and innovations to maximize their efficacy
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Research Article
Keywords
Aflatoxins, Plant resistance, Atoxigenic strains, Drying instruments, Aflatoxin control, Food safety, Mycotoxins, Post-harvest losses
Citation
African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development Vol.16 No.3; July 2016