Aflatoxin contamination (AC) in maize, caused by the fungal pathogen Aspergillus flavus(Link), starts at pre-harvest stage. Hence, interventions that reduce entry and development of A. flavus in the field are required. Trials were carried out at Seatondale and Igeri, to evaluate the effects of ni...
Manoza, F.S.
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Mushongi, A.A.
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Harvey, Jagger J.W.
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Wainaina, J.
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Wanjuki, I.
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Ngeno, R.
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Darnell, Ross
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Gnonlonfin, G.J.B.
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Massomo, Said M.
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[Potential of using host plant resistance, nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers for reduction of Aspergillus flavus colonization and aflatoxin accumulation in maize in Tanzania]
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Potential of using host plant resistance, nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers for reduction of Aspergillus flavus colonization and aflatoxin accumulation in maize in Tanzania
Fungal infection and aflatoxin contamination was evaluated on 114 samples of dried and milled spices such as ginger, garlic and black pepper from southern Benin and Togo collected in November 2008-January 2009. These products are dried to preserve them for lean periods available throughout the ye...
Gnonlonfin, G.J.B.
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Adjovi, Y.C.S.
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Tokpo, A.F.
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Agbekponou, E.D.
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Ameyapoh, Y.
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Souza, C. de
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Brimer, L.
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Sanni, A.
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[Mycobiota and identification of aflatoxin gene cluster in marketed spices in West Africa]
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Mycobiota and identification of aflatoxin gene cluster in marketed spices in West Africa
Four storage systems of maize commonly used by farmers in Benin, West Africa, were tested to determine their impact on infection of maize by Fusarium and subsequent contamination with fumonisins. The study showed that Fusarium incidence was significantly higher when maize was stored on a cemented...
Fandohan, P.
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Gnonlonfin, G.J.B.
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Hell, K.
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Marasas, W.F.O.
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Wingfield, M.
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[Impact of indigenous storage systems and insect infestation on the contamination of maize with fumonisin]
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Impact of indigenous storage systems and insect infestation on the contamination of maize with fumonisin
A total of 52 samples of finished fish feeds and ingredients were collected from smallholder farmers in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda, and analyzed. Culture and molecular techniques were used to identify fungal isolates from the feedstock, and mycotoxin profiles were determined using liquid ...
Marijani, E.
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Wainaina, J.M.
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Charo-Karisa, H.
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Nzayisenga, L.
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Munguti, J.
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Gnonlonfin, G.J.B.
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Kigadye, E.
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Okoth, S.
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[Mycoflora and mycotoxins in finished fish feed and feed ingredients from smallholder farms in East Africa]
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Mycoflora and mycotoxins in finished fish feed and feed ingredients from smallholder farms in East Africa
The presence of fungi, aflatoxins and fumonisin B1 in cassava and yam chips (during 28 processing and storage) were evaluated during two
consecutive seasons in two agroecological zones of Benin (Northern Guinea Savannah, NGS and Sudan Savannah, SS). The Benin samples were
assessed for moisture co...
Gnonlonfin, G.J.B.
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Hell, K.
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Fandohan, P.
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Siame, A.B.
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[Mycoflora and natural occurrence of aflatoxins and fumonisin B1 in cassava and yam chips from Benin, West Africa]
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Mycoflora and natural occurrence of aflatoxins and fumonisin B1 in cassava and yam chips from Benin, West Africa
Natural insect infestation in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz subspecies esculenta)
and yam (Dioscorea spp.) chips was evaluated during two consecutive storage seasons (2003Ð2004 and
2004Ð2005) in two agroecological zones of Benin (Northern Guinea Savanna [NGS] and Sudan
Savanna [SS]). The inse...
Gnonlonfin, G.J.B.
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Hell, K.
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Siame, A.B.
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Fandohan, P.
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[Infestation and population dynamics of insects on stored cassava and yams chips in Benin, West Africa]
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Infestation and population dynamics of insects on stored cassava and yams chips in Benin, West Africa
Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a carcinogenic mycotoxin produced by Aspergillii of the section Flavi that may contaminate food, in the field or during storage. Cassava represents an important staple food in sub-saharian Africa. The analysis of aflatoxigenic fungi in 36 cassava samples obtained from produ...
Adjovi, Y.C.S.
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Bailly, S.
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Gnonlonfin, G.J.B.
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Tadrist, S.
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Querin, A.
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Sanni, A.
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Oswald, I.P.
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Puel, O.
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Bailly, J.D.
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[Analysis of the contrast between natural occurence of toxigenic Aspergillii of the Flavi section and aflatoxin B1 in cassava]
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Analysis of the contrast between natural occurence of toxigenic Aspergillii of the Flavi section and aflatoxin B1 in cassava
This article sets the background for an exciting new linkage between Australian and Africa-based scientists who will use NIR to enhance the safety and value of traditional African crops. It has long been advocated that NIR spectroscopy should be deployed in this fashion because of its inherent ad...
Fox, G.
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Harvey, Jagger J.W.
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Gnonlonfin, G.J.B.
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McMillan, L.
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[New NIR diagnostics platform for agricultural research in East and Central Africa]
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New NIR diagnostics platform for agricultural research in East and Central Africa
Oils of Cymbopogon citratus, Ocimum gratissimum and Ocimum basilicum are widely used for their medicinal properties, and as food flavours and perfumes. Recently in a study in West Africa, these oils have been recommended to combat Fusarium verticillioides and subsequent fumonisin contamination in...
Fandohan, P.
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Gnonlonfin, G.J.B.
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Laleye, A.
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Gbenou, J.D.
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Darboux, R.
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Moudachirou, M.
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[Toxicity and gastric tolerance of essential oils from cymbopogon citratus, ocimum gratissimum and ocimum basilicum in wistar rats]
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Toxicity and gastric tolerance of essential oils from cymbopogon citratus, ocimum gratissimum and ocimum basilicum in wistar rats
A total of 202 poultry feed and its raw ingredients collected from different agroecological zones of Cameroon were examined for total mycoflora and the ability of A. flavus isolates to produces aflatoxin B1. Dilution plating was used for fungal isolation. The mean fungal contamination levels were...
Kana, J.R.
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Gnonlonfin, G.J.B.
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Harvey, Jagger J.W.
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Wainaina, J.
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Wanjuki, I.
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Skilton, Robert A.
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Teguia, A.
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[Mycobiota and toxigenecity profile of Aspergillus flavus recovered from food and poultry feed mixtures in Cameroon]
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Mycobiota and toxigenecity profile of Aspergillus flavus recovered from food and poultry feed mixtures in Cameroon