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AFLATOXIN CONTROL: BACKGROUND AND KEY PRINCIPLES AS WE WORK TOWARDS A HOLISTIC APPROACH FOR AFLATOXIN CONTROL IN AFRICA
(PACA, 2011-03)
The Aflatoxin problem is a cross-cutting issue that is undermining public health and development efforts. Aflatoxins themselves are highly toxic, cancer causing fungal metabolites known to cause immune-system suppression, ...
Aflatoxin Impacts and Potential Solutions in Agriculture, Trade, and Health
(PACA, 2013-04)
Aflatoxins are naturally occurring toxins produced by certain fungi, most importantly
Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Aflatoxins contaminate many African dietary staples such as maize, groundnuts, rice, ...