Effect of triple-layer hermetic bagging on mould infection and aflatoxin contamination of maize during multi-month on-farm storage in Kenya

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• 作者：J. Ng'ang'a^a ; ^b ; C. Mutungi^b ; ^c ; ^{chrismutungi@yahoo.co.uk} ; S. Imathiu^a ; H. Affognon^d
• 关键词：Maize ; On-farm storage ; Hermetic bags ; Mould ; Aflatoxin
• 刊名：Journal of Stored Products Research
• 出版年：2016
• 出版时间：October 2016
• 年：2016
• 卷：69
• 期：Complete
• 页码：119-128
• 全文大小：1005 K
• 卷排序：69

文摘

Mould and aflatoxin contamination of maize packed in hermetic PICS bags examined. Aflatoxin accumulation prevented if moisture content of maize is less than 14%. Pre-storage precautions should emphasize proper drying and verification.