Aflatoxin Management in Crops

Aflatoxin Management in Crops: Challenges and Opportunities, 1st Edition, edited by Sajad Majeed Zargar, Jebi Sudan, Hardik Pathak, and Antonio Masi, provides systematic coverage of agricultural fungal contamination. The opening section introduces the current status of aflatoxins in agricultural crops before analyzing the biological characteristics of aflatoxigenic fungi. It further examines the genetic mechanisms driving aflatoxin biosynthesis and host crop tolerance.

Subsequent chapters concentrate on practical management solutions tailored to specific food commodities. The authors detail targeted protocols for reducing mycotoxin risks during field production and post-harvest storage, addressing contamination prevention across cereals, millets, fruits, and vegetables.

To enhance diagnostic capabilities, the text reviews specialized laboratory equipment and analytical detection techniques used to quantify toxins in harvested plant samples. This technical guidance aims to support academic researchers, university instructors, and advanced-level students specializing in agronomy, agricultural sciences, and plant pathology.