Mycotoxins Technical Articles
Article published the December 10, 2012:
1. Factors that interfere in mycotoxin production
Mycotoxins are toxic substances that result from secondary metabolism of several strains of filamentous fungi. They are organic compounds with low molecular w...
Article published the November 12, 2012:
INTRODUCTION
It is well known that food which is rich in natural antioxidants leads to a limited incidence of cardio and cerebro-vascular diseases (Hertog et al., 1993). Natural anti-oxidants are present in co...
Article published the November 12, 2012:
Introduction
Exploitation of natural antioxidants, especially from plant sources, has greatly increased in recent years1. This development on application of antioxidants from natural source is favoured by a n...
Article published the October 15, 2012:
Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by toxigenic strains of some genera of molds. In particular, mycotoxins are polyketones compounds resulting from condensation reactions produced under specifi...
Article published the September 6, 2012:
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Sorghum, (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) belongs to the grass family Graminece. It is a cultivated tropical cereal grass. It is generally, although not universally considered t...
Article published the July 16, 2012:
Mycotoxins are well known for their various adverse effects. They can be carcinogenic, suppress the immune system, adversely affect reproduction and reduce bird performance. They are produce...
Article published the December 9, 2008:
Mycotoxins, toxic metabolic by-products of fungi, have received increased attention during the past decade. In recent years, aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, and G2 (a group of closely-related mycotoxins produced by the ...
Article published the December 2, 2008:
Storing feed for livestock is essential in climates like Manitoba where a winter environment may make up half the year. Putting feed up and keeping it in good condition can be difficult, especially in wet summe...
Article published the August 12, 2008:
Fumonisins are a group of recently discovered mycotoxins which belong to the family of Fusarium toxins. The contamination of feedstuffs with mycotoxins poses a serious threat to the health and productivity of a...
Article published the June 12, 2008:
There are numerous reports of the occurrence of ochratoxin in blood, urine and
mother's milk in several countries throughout the world. In some of these cases
an assessment of the foods, likely contaminat...