Challenges and progress in the field of aflatoxins are described extensively in this book. It features latest developments in aflatoxins research from epidemiology to molecular genomics and control measures, biocontrol processes, modern analytical techniques, economic concerns and underlying mechanisms of contamination processes. This book will update readers on various cutting-edge facets of aflatoxins research with updated information helpful for mycologists, toxicologists, microbiologists, agriculture scientists, plant pathologists and pharmacologists, who may be interested in...

Researches show that aflatoxins are responsible for deteriorating around 25% of the world's food crops. This book talks about several topics related to aflatoxin contamination, its measurement & analysis and approaches for prevention & control of aflatoxins on crops and different foods. It talks about the essence that these subjects have for a country, taking the case of China as an example and mentions instances that illustrate the ubiquity of aflatoxins in several commodities. This book further discusses the concept of measurement and examination of aflatoxins from historical facets, legal...