This completely up-to-date reference describes a wide range of
mycotoxins occurring as contaminants in agricultural crops and animal
products, and details the implementation of food safety regulations
via governmental and international agencies.
Charts the progress made in mycotoxicology in the last five years!
Profiling recent advances in mycotoxin analysis methods, Mycotoxins in Agriculture
and Food Safety:
- probes the transmission of fungal inocula and subsequent mycotoxin
elaboration
- discusses the toxic effects of mycotoxins on human and animal health as well
as on crop physiology
- reviews the genetic and environmental information required by fungi
for the synthesis of toxic metabolites
- pinpoints specific aspects of mycotoxin-mediated, acute toxicity
in target tissues
- proposes preventive and detoxification techniques for the control of mycotoxins
- charts the economic impact of food safety procedures
- speculates on future trends in mycotoxin research...
and more!
With over 350 references, drawings, equations, and photographs, Mycotoxins
in Agriculture and Food Safety serves as a timely resource all professionals in this
field.
Contents
Mycotoxins in Food Crops and Analysis
Mycotoxins in Preharvest Contamination of Agricultural Crops
Distribution of Fusarium Species and Their Mycotoxins in Cereal Grains
Toxigenic Alternaria Species of Economic Importance
Design of Sampling Plans for Determination of Mycotoxins in Foods and Feeds
Mycotoxin Analytical Techniques
Toxicity of Mycotoxins
Determination of Human Exposure to Aflatoxins
Mechanistic Interactions of Mycotoxins: Theoretical Considerations
Factors in Mycotoxin Formation
Mycotoxin Formation and Environmental Factors
Process of Contamination by Aflatoxin-Producing Fungi and Their Impact on Crops
Involvement of Arthropods in the Establishment of Mycotoxigenic Fungi Under Field Conditions
Management of Mycotoxin Contamination
Recent Advances in Preharvest Prevention of Mycotoxin Contamination
Detoxification of Mycotoxins and Food Safety
Effectiveness of Postharvest Procedures in Management of Mycotoxin Hazards
Mycotoxins: Risk Evaluation and Management in Radiation-Processed Foods
Food Safety Regulations Pertaining to Mycotoxins
Regulatory Control Programs for Mycotoxin-Contaminated Food
Roles of National Governments and International Agencies
in the Risk Analysis of Mycotoxins
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