Archive for July, 2007
Farm management of aflotoxins in staple food staffs
By CELAC Mayuge District Farmers’ Network forum led by Mulopi Joseph (chairperson) and Mwanja Edwin(coordinator)
what are aflotoxins?
• Aflotoxins are poisonous compounds produced by moulds (aspergillus flavus) on both pre and post – harvest produce
• They are produced mainly in stored produce, though at times may affect unharvested food
• The main produce affected are seeds of [...]
