Aflatoxins: Formation, Analysis and Control - Hardcover

Basappa, S.C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1842654209 ISBN 13: 9781842654200

Publisher: Alpha Science International Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

Serving as an introduction to the impact and implications of Alfatoxins on various areas like the chemistry, metabolism, human and animal toxicosis, this book covers topics like mycology, invasion of the fungus, biosynthesis and its influencing factors. A review of the available methods of analysis of aflatoxins in food and feed commodities is presented, wherein their comparative merits are discussed in terms of sensitivity, precision, accuracy, rapidity and reliability in estimating aflatoxins. It closes on the several methods through which the reader can control Aflatoxins, including: prevention of fungal infection of crops by agricultural practices, the development of resistant varieties, biocontrol and regulatory measures by various countries, in order to make foods safe for consumption.

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About the Author

S. C. Basappa.: Formerly Deputy Director Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore

Edition details

• Publisher: Alpha Science International Ltd
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1842654209
• ISBN 13: 9781842654200
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 412