Scientists work at an agricultural research laboratory in Machakos County. A proposal has been drafted to decentralise aflatoxin tests from Government agencies. [Photo:File, Standard] On a 10,000-acre ...
Milk consumption is common in most households, with a cup of milk tea being a staple in homes and offices every morning. However, the safety of that milk is a concern. Globally, an estimated 600 ...
Aflatoxins are carcinogenic mycotoxins that have adverse health effects on both humans and animals consuming contaminated food and feed, respectively. A method has been developed for the highly ...
Researchers have demonstrated a promising sterilization technique that uses X-ray irradiation to reduce Aspergillus flavus viability in contaminated corn. This method achieves sterilization without ...
Close-up of Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus producer of aflatoxins in corn. KOOKLE/Shutterstock An exposé in Kenya has revealed that there are high amounts of a poisonous substance, known as ...