Contaminations of food/feed stuffs by microorganisms are well known. Fungi amongst microorganisms are ubiquitous in nature and can grow on a wide range of substances under favorable conditions. Aflatoxin, a secondary toxic fungal metabolite produced by A. flavus / parasiticus group of fungi, is the most potent hepatotoxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic agent Aflatoxins are highly substituted coumarin derivatives containing a fused dihydrofurofuran moiety.Aflatoxin has been reported to be carcinogenic in trout, duck, ro-dents, non - human primates and human beings.Peanut and cotton,...
Contaminations of food/feed stuffs by microorganisms are well known. Fungi amongst microorganisms are ubiquitous in nature and can grow on a wide rang...
Education is the process by which an individual grows, develops and becomes increasing well adjusted in a changing society. Education provides experiences that enable a person from desirable habits, broaden mental vision, deepen understanding of her study in society and acquire skills to meet and solve problems encountered every day. Mastery of material environment in itself cannot bring happiness. Knowledge is only an instrument to achieve ideals. One may have knowledge, but not judgement; one may have material power, but not spiritual vision; one may have physical strength, but not...
Education is the process by which an individual grows, develops and becomes increasing well adjusted in a changing society. Education provides experie...
The growth of fungi on various food materials decreases their nutritive value and taste. Some of the fungi during their growth produce secondary toxic metabolites, called mycotoxins, which are hazardous when ingested by animals and human beings. Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus group of fungi are ubiquitous and produce aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is carcinogenic to rodents and nonhuman primates. Administration through oral or any other routes are all effective and the cancer is produced mainly in the liver, colon, and kidney. Aflatoxin B1 primarily causes hepatocellular carcinoma and...
The growth of fungi on various food materials decreases their nutritive value and taste. Some of the fungi during their growth produce secondary toxic...