Zearalenone contamination in maize, its associated producing fungi, control strategies, and legislation in Sub‐Saharan Africa
Abdul Rashid Hudu,
Francis Addy,
Gustav Komla Mahunu
et al.
Abstract:The fungal genus Fusarium contains many important plant pathogens as well as endophytes of wild and crop plants. Globally, Fusarium toxins in food crops are considered one of the greatest food safety concerns. Their occurrence has become more pronounced in Africa in recent times. Among the major Fusarium mycotoxins with food and feed safety concerns, zearalenone is frequently detected in finished feeds and cereals in Africa. However, the impact of indigenous agricultural practices (pre‐ and postharvest factors… Show more
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