Mycotoxins In Food Feed And Bioweapons

Author : Mahendra Rai,Ajit Varma
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642007255

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Mycotoxins in Food, Feed and Bioweapons by Mahendra Rai,Ajit Varma Pdf

Mycotoxins are made by different biosynthetic pathways, and they have an extremely wide range of pharmacological effects. This book will update readers on several cutting-edge aspects of mycotoxin research, including topics such as: new analytical methods for detection; the adoption of an ancient Mexican process for detoxification of aflatoxins; mycotoxin management in Ireland, Lithuania and South America; mycotoxin reduction through plant breeding and integrated management practices; and natural aflatoxin inhibitors from medicinal plants. Further contributions examine ochratoxins, selected trichothecenes, zearalenone, and aflatoxin-like gene clusters, as well as sclerotial development in Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus. Of particular interest are the chapters on the potential use of mycotoxins as bioweapons. This book will stimulate new thinking on the need to develop therapeutic as well as preventative interventions to reduce the toxicological threat of mycotoxins.

Author : Mahendra Rai,Ajit Varma
Publisher : Springer
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2009-11-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 364200749X

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Mycotoxins in Food, Feed and Bioweapons by Mahendra Rai,Ajit Varma Pdf

Mycotoxins are made by different biosynthetic pathways, and they have an extremely wide range of pharmacological effects. This book will update readers on several cutting-edge aspects of mycotoxin research, including topics such as: new analytical methods for detection; the adoption of an ancient Mexican process for detoxification of aflatoxins; mycotoxin management in Ireland, Lithuania and South America; mycotoxin reduction through plant breeding and integrated management practices; and natural aflatoxin inhibitors from medicinal plants. Further contributions examine ochratoxins, selected trichothecenes, zearalenone, and aflatoxin-like gene clusters, as well as sclerotial development in Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus. Of particular interest are the chapters on the potential use of mycotoxins as bioweapons. This book will stimulate new thinking on the need to develop therapeutic as well as preventative interventions to reduce the toxicological threat of mycotoxins.

Author : Martin Weidenbörner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2001-03-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3540675566

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Encyclopedia of Food Mycotoxins by Martin Weidenbörner Pdf

All relevant toxin producing fungi, their natural occurence, the possible mycotoxicosis, further the biochemical and physiological effects of mycotoxins, their chemical data and toxicity are treated here comprehensively. For each fungi, reference is given to the food at risk. All foods which have been reported to be contaminated with mycotoxins are listed, including data on the degree of contamination, the concentration of the toxins and the country of origin and/or detection of the contaminated food.

Author : Didier Montet,Catherine Brabet,Ramesh C. Ray,Sabine Galindo
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000370133

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Mycotoxins in Food and Beverages by Didier Montet,Catherine Brabet,Ramesh C. Ray,Sabine Galindo Pdf

Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by fungi in a wide range of foods (cereals, peanut, tree nuts, dried fruits, coffee, cocoa, grapes, spices...) both in the field and after harvest, particularly during storage. They can also be found in processed foods of plant origin, or by transfer, in food products of animal (milk, eggs, meat and offal). Mycotoxins are of major concern since they can cause acute or chronic intoxications in both humans and animals which are sometimes fatal. Many countries, particularly in Europe, have set maximum acceptable levels for mycotoxins in food and feed. The book reviews the latest literature and innovations on important aspects of mycotoxins, e.g. mycotoxin producing fungi and the related ecosystems, mycotoxin occurrence, toxicity, analysis and management. Quantitative estimations of impacts of climate change on mycotoxin occurrence have been made recently, using predictive modelling. There is also a growing interest in the occurrence and toxicity of multiple mycotoxins in food and feed, including emerging or modified forms of mycotoxins. Innovative tools were also developed to detect and quantify toxinogenic fungi and their toxins. In order to reduce the use of chemicals that are harmful to the environment and health of consumers, alternative methods of prevention and decontamination of mycotoxins were tested in pre- and post-harvest, using microorganisms, natural substances or radiation treatments.

Author : Pradeep Kumar,Madhu Kamle,Dipendra Kumar Mahato
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2023-01-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000818291

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Mycotoxins in Food and Feed by Pradeep Kumar,Madhu Kamle,Dipendra Kumar Mahato Pdf

Mycotoxins represent an assorted range of secondary fungal metabolites that extensively occur in numerous food and feed ingredients at any stage during pre- and post-harvest conditions. Mycotoxin contamination in food and feed cause acute and chronic mycotoxicosis, including teratogenic, carcinogenic, oestrogenic, neurotoxic, and immunosuppressive effects and several others health issues. Mycotoxins in Food and Feed presents an overview of all the major mycotoxins, sources of production, chemistry and biosynthesis, occurrence in food and feed, effect on agriculture, effect on human health, detection technique, masked mycotoxins, and management and control strategies. Key Features Provides broad coverage of mycotoxins and their effects on food and feed Includes comprehensive information of occurrence, chemistry, detections methods and management strategies for each toxin Discusses the recent development in detection technologies for major mycotoxins Explores agricultural practices and post-harvest management strategies for managing mycotoxin infestations

Author : Suna Sabuncuoglu
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781789848748

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Mycotoxins and Food Safety by Suna Sabuncuoglu Pdf

Foodborne illnesses are a global public health concern with implications worldwide. Mycotoxins are naturally occurring toxins produced by microfungi that are capable of causing disease and death in. living organisms. They are recognized as a major economic problem due to their impact on human health, animal productivity, and.domestic and.international.trade. This book provides updated information about foodborne mycotoxins, their toxicities, new determination methods, prevention strategies, and regulations around the world.

Author : John F. Leslie,Ranajit Bandyopadhyay,A. Visconti
Publisher : CABI
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781845930820

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Mycotoxins by John F. Leslie,Ranajit Bandyopadhyay,A. Visconti Pdf

This book is an outcome of the MycoGlobe conference in Accra. Most of the chapters are based on invited oral presentations made at the conference. The chapters in this book touch on issues including health, trade, ecology, epidemiology, occurrence, detection, management, awareness and policy. This book serves as a source of information on the occurrence and impact of mycotoxins on everything from trade and health to agricultural production in addition to suggesting opportunities for their management in Africa and elsewhere by researchers, policy makers and development investors.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Nicholson
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Feeds
ISBN : UIUC:30112019061701

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Recommended Practices for the Prevention of Mycotoxins in Food, Feed, and Their Products by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Author : P. Golob
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251058520

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On-farm Mycotoxin Control in Food and Feed Grain by P. Golob Pdf

Mycotoxins are among the most potent causes of cancer. Ingestion through the diet can pose chronic health risks for both humans and livestock. Death may occur as a result of acute poisoning. Mycotoxins are chemicals produced by fungal molds. These molds grow during production, harvesting and storage of grain, pulses, nuts, roots and other crops. This booklet is directed at the farm situation, providing advice that can be used to avoid mycotoxin contamination before food leaves the farm. The booklet describes what mycotoxins are, how they are produced and how to recognize signs of their presence. It provides advice to enable farmers to minimize the risk from mold contamination while the crop is growing, during harvest and through storage.--Publisher's description.

Author : Martin Weidenbörner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 739 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781461487272

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Mycotoxins in Foodstuffs by Martin Weidenbörner Pdf

Mycotoxin contamination of food occurs as a result of crop invasion by field fungi such as Fusarium spp., Alternaria spp., Aspergillus spp., and Penicillium spp., which start their growth while in storage (storage fungi). In the worst case, these fungi produce secondary metabolites called mycotoxins. They can be very harmful to humans and animals when for example they are consumed through food. Mycotoxins have various negative effects on several organs in humans and animals. The present book gives a basic overview of the main mycotoxins in food. It lists the predisposition of a foodstuff for mycotoxin contamination, the degree of contamination, concentration, and country of detection/origin for each case of mycotoxin contamination of food. Major updates to this second edition include: - More than 750 new publications concerning mycotoxins in foodstuffs (1665 literatures at all). - A single chapter overview of mycotoxin(s) in the corresponding foodstuff. - The co-occurrence of mycotoxins in a foodstuff has been listed where possible. - Numerical and alphabetical literature. - Organic and conventional foods of a publication have been listed separately where possible. - Numerous entries described in much greater detail. - Each analyzed foodstuff has a separate entry per year where possible.

Author : Filippo Rossi
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783039368747

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Mycotoxins in Feed and Food Chain by Filippo Rossi Pdf

The book deals with mycotoxins, their presence in various types of food, and how to prevent their presence in food . In addition to well-known molecules, such as aflatoxins or fumonisins, some contributors have dealt with emerging mycotoxins (e.g., alternaria toxins, botryodiplodin). Readers of the book can also find a new approach to reducing aflatoxins and fumonisins in food. In conclusion, the book presents both new mycotoxins and new information on old mycotoxins.

Author : D. Barug,H. van Egmond,R. Lopez-Garcia,T. van Osenbruggen,A. Visconti
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789086865239

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Meeting the mycotoxin menace by D. Barug,H. van Egmond,R. Lopez-Garcia,T. van Osenbruggen,A. Visconti Pdf

"Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites of moulds belonging essentially to the Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Fusarium genera. They can be produced on a wide range of agricultural commodities and under a diverse range of situations. Due to their various toxic effects and their good thermal stability, the presence of mycotoxins in foods and feeds is potentially hazardous to the health of both humans and animals. Mycotoxins may cause damage to e.g. liver, kidney or the nervous system, some are even carcinogenic. There is growing concern for ways in which these fungi and their mycotoxins can be prevented from entering the human and animal food chain. And worldwide changes in legislation ever increase the need for more precise and sensitive mycotoxin analytical methods. 'Meeting the mycotoxin menace' contains the peer-reviewed papers of the second World Mycotoxin Forum held 17-18 February 2003 in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. The book focuses on the various aspects related to the presence, prevention, control, sampling and analysis of mycotoxins in agricultural commodities, foods and feeds. In this publication special attention is given to new developments in this field. The editors firmly believe that the very nature of the themes chosen and the excellence of the papers by invited experts from various disciplines will draw an audience from both the food and feed industry, regulatory authorities and science."

Author : D. Barug,D. Bhatnagar,H.P. van Egmond,J.W. van der Kamp,W.A. van Osenbruggen,A. Visconti
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2023-08-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789086865871

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The mycotoxin factbook by D. Barug,D. Bhatnagar,H.P. van Egmond,J.W. van der Kamp,W.A. van Osenbruggen,A. Visconti Pdf

"Mycotoxins are poisonous chemical compounds produced by certain fungi. There are many such compounds, but only a few of them are regularly found in food and animal feedstuffs. Nevertheless, those that do occur in food and feed have great significance in the health of humans and livestock. The effects of some mycotoxins are acute, with symptoms of severe illness appearing very quickly. Other mycotoxins have longer term chronic or cumulative effects on health, including the induction of cancers and immune deficiency. Information about mycotoxins is far from complete, but enough is known to identify them as a serious problem in many parts of the world, causing significant economic losses in addition to their negative health effects. 'The mycotoxin factbook' is aimed at the latest developments to combat the mycotoxin problem. The book contains the peer-reviewed papers of the third conference of the World Mycotoxin Forum. The various chapters focus on mycotoxin food and feed risks in the context of human nutrition and animal feeding. Topics dealt with in 'The mycotoxin factbook' are: - Regulatory issues, international developments and the impact on worldtrade - The latest information on major mycotoxins and emerging problems in the food chain - The impact of mycotoxins in the feed chain - New developments in mycotoxin prevention - Trends in mycotoxin analysis 'The mycotoxin factbook' is a valuable resource for researchers and professionals from the food and feed industry as well as from the scientific community. This book is an ideal supplement to 'Meeting the mycotoxin menace' as published in 2004."

Author : Martin Weidenbörner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1461408032

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Mycotoxins in Feedstuffs by Martin Weidenbörner Pdf

Mycotoxins are substances produced from fungal secondary metabolic processes. They impair animal health, thereby causing great economic losses of livestock through disease. Livestock come into contact with mycotoxins through contaminated feedstuff. Feedstuff is any of the constituent nutrients of an animal ration. The plants used in feed, such as grains, oil seeds, nuts, and root crops, are susceptible to mycotoxin contamination. Mycotoxins in Feedstuffs lists (in the style of a dictionary) feeds which have been reported to have been contaminated with mycotoxins, including data on the degree of contamination, the concentration of the toxins, and the country of origin and/or detection of the contaminated feed. This second edition will feature: - More than 180 new publications concerning mycotoxins in feedstuffs. - A more efficient organization of the content, making the book easier to use in daily practice. - A single-chapter overview of mycotoxins in the corresponding feedstuffs.

Author : Hussaini Makun
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789535110965

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Mycotoxin and Food Safety in Developing Countries by Hussaini Makun Pdf

This book provides information on the incidence of fungi and mycotoxins in some African countries, the health implications and possible intervention control strategies for mycotoxins in developing countries and in Africa in particular. It will therefore be of interest to students, educators, researchers and policy makers in the fields of medicine, agriculture, food science and technology, trade and economics. Food regulatory officers also have quite a lot to learn from the book. Although a lot of the generated data in the area of mycotoxicology are available to the developed world, information on the subject area from Africa is scanty and not usually available in a comprehensive form. This book attempts to address the gap. Being an open access book, it will be of great benefit to scientists in developing countries who have limited access to information due to lack of funds to pay or subscribe for high quality journals and data from commercial publishing and database companies.