This collection features five peer-reviewed literature reviews on
mycotoxin control in agriculture.
The first chapter reviews advances in post-harvest detection and control
of fungal contaminants in cereals. It examines abiotic factors affecting
spoilage, methods for early detection of contamination and the range
control measures for preventing toxin growth.
The second chapter focuses on post-harvest storage and handling
practices of barley grain and how these methods can be used to mitigate
mycotoxin issues. The chapter also reviews the various mycotoxins and
fungi that are associated with barley.
The third chapter considers the current strategies available to prevent
mycotoxin contamination in groundnut cultivation, focussing on peanuts.
It also covers models that predict contamination, as well as the
challenges associated with research and quantification of aflatoxin.
The fourth chapter presents an overview of the current understanding of
mycotoxin contamination of cocoa. The chapter summarises the various
methods available to aid detection of mycotoxins and control further
contamination.
The final chapter addresses the critical safety issue of mycotoxin
contamination of food waste planned for re-use. It reviews factors
affecting mycotoxin growth and the particular problem of masked
mycotoxins.
