Charles P Woloshuk

IntroductionMycotoxin contamination of food and feed poses a serious concern for animal and human health. Aflatoxins, one of the major classes of mycotoxins, have received considerable attention, but research and regulatory efforts to mitigate the impact of aflatoxins have not resulted in satisfactory reduction of this carcinogen in the food supply. Control of this disease has been problematic, ow ...

The fungus Aspergillus flavus causes Aspergillus ear rot, one of the most important diseases in corn. The fungus produces a mycotoxin — known as aflatoxin — inside the diseased corn kernels.The presence of aflatoxin will affect grain quality and marketability, as well as livestock health if the grain is consumed. Aspergillus ear rot is commonly observed during hot, dry years on stresse ...