Aflatoxin contamination of major food crops is a serious problem in Senegal. Maize and sesame samples were collected during a survey in five districts located in two agro-ecological zones in Senegal to determine levels of aflatoxin contamination and the distribution and toxigenicity potential of ...
Diedhiou, P.M.
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Bandyopadhyay, Ranajit
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Atehnkeng, J.
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Ojiambo, P.S.
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[Aspergillus colonization and aflatoxin contamination of maize and sesame kernels in two agro-ecological zones in Senegal]
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Aspergillus colonization and aflatoxin contamination of maize and sesame kernels in two agro-ecological zones in Senegal
The aim of the study was to determine the geographical and seasonal variations in aflatoxin dietary exposure levels
in adults from Senegal. A total of 168 adults (50% male) were recruited from three districts: Nioro du Rip (n=90),
located in the Sudan Savannah agro-ecological zone where rainfall ...
Watson, S.
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Diedhiou, P.M.
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Atehnkeng, J.
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Dem, A.
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Bandyopadhyay, Ranajit
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Srey, C.
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Routledge, M.N.
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Gong, Y.Y.
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[Seasonal and geographical differences in aflatoxin exposures in Senegal]
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Seasonal and geographical differences in aflatoxin exposures in Senegal
Introduction. Senegal produces up to 150,000 t of fruit, of which 60,000 t are mangoes. Fruit production is important for the Niayes region, where 60% of total production is of mangoes, with citrus production coming next at 24%. Mango losses have become more substantial since the arrival of Bactr...
Ndiaye, O.
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Vayssières, Jean-François
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Rey, J.
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Ndiaye, S.
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Diedhiou, P.M.
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Ba, C.T.
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Diatta, P.
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[Seasonality and range of fruit fly (Diptera Tephritidae) host plants in orchards in Niayes and the Thies Plateau (Senegal)]
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Seasonality and range of fruit fly (Diptera Tephritidae) host plants in orchards in Niayes and the Thies Plateau (Senegal)