Genetic Variation and Aflatoxin Accumulation Resistance among 36 Maize Genotypes Evaluated in Ghana

Aflatoxins are carcinogenic secondary metabolites produced predominantly by the fungi Aspergillus flavus and parasiticus. The toxin contaminate maize grains and threatens human food safety. Survey in Ghana revealed aflatoxin contamination of maize in excess of 941 ppb which is way beyond WHO and USA...

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Autores principales:	Dadzie, Abu Mustapha, Oppong, Allen, Obeng-Bio, Ebenezer, Warburton, Marilyn L.
Formato:	Capítulo de libro
Lenguaje:	inglés
Publicado:	IntechOpen 2021
Materias:	Life Sciences
Acceso en línea:	https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/76241
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