Effect of Zambia's Groundnut Drying Surfaces : on Aflatoxin Contamination

ISBN-13: 9786139950270 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 52 str.

John Yawe; Isaac Simate Nyambe; John Shindano

Opis

Drying is key post-harvest operation to inhibit mold and yeast growth. The application of appropriate groundnut sun drying surface is an essential counter mechanism for Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus invasion and aflatoxin contamination in groundnuts. The method is simple and low-tech with potential to sustainably produce aflatoxin free groundnuts in Zambia. This could serve to revamp Zambia's market opportunities in the world for groundnut.

O autorze

Yawe, John
John Yawe works as a Part time lecturer in the department of agriculture, Kyambogo University. He also works with National Agricultural Research Organisation, NARO based at Agricultural Engineering Appropriate Technology Research Center (AEATREC) located at Namalere, Wakiso district, specializing in Agro-processing.