Agronomic Crops
Management of Aflatoxins in Peanut
Publication Date
Summer 6-26-2020
Publication Number
LGP 1073
Summary
Aflatoxins are poisonous substances produced by Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus. These substances are potent carcinogens and hence a health concern to agricultural workers, consumers, and production animals. And thus, a threat to both the food and feed industry. Aspergillus species infect a broad range of crops such as peanuts, corn, pistachio, cotton, tree nuts, chili, and black pepper, and contaminate the produce with aflatoxins. In this communication, an effort was made to summarize different pre- and post-harvest aflatoxin management strategies and make them available to peanut producers.
Publication Type
Short Communication
Publisher
Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension
Publisher City
Clemson, SC
Target Audiences
Peanut producers.
Recommended Citation
Alam T, Anco DJ, Rustgi S. Management of Aflatoxins in Peanut. Clemson (SC): Clemson Cooperative Extension, Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension; 2020. LGP 1073. http://lgpress.clemson.edu/publication/management-of-aflatoxins-in-peanut/.
Author response
Management of Aflatoxins in Peanut.docx (2125 kB)
revised manuscript
