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Curcumin-based photosensitization inactivates Aspergillus flavus and reduces aflatoxin B1 in maize kernels.
Temba, BA; Fletcher, MT; Fox, GP; Harvey, J; Okoth, SA (University of Nairobi, 2019)Different methods have been applied in controlling contamination of foods and feeds by the carcinogenic fungal toxin, aflatoxin, but nevertheless the problem remains pervasive in developing countries. Curcumin is a natural ... -
Sclerotia Formation and Toxin Production in Large Sclerotial Aspergillus flavus Isolates from Kenya
Okoth, SA; Nyongesa, B; Joutsjoki, V; Korhonen, H; Ayugi, V; Kang’ethe, EK (2016)We studied the relationship between sclerotia formation and aflatoxin production by Aspergillusflavus strains isolated from maize kernels from Nandi County. Isolates recovered from maize kernels were tested for their ability ...