Control of Aflatoxins in Agricultural Products using Plant Extracts

Abstract

Aflatoxins, a worldwide health hazard to humans and animals, are among the most potent mutagenic and carcinogenic compounds known to be produced in nature. Various methods have been investigated for the control of aflatoxin producing fungi and aflatoxin production in agricultural products. This article reviews the application of herbal extract and essential oils for controlling the growth of aflatoxin producing fungi and aflatoxin production.

Keywords: Aflatoxin, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus parasiticus, herb, essential oil

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Thanaboripat*, D. . (2018). Control of Aflatoxins in Agricultural Products using Plant Extracts. CURRENT APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 35-42.

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Dusanee Thanaboripat*

Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok, Thailand

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Vol. 11 No. 1 (2011)

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Review Article

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Aflatoxin, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus parasiticus, herb, essential oil

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30 March 2018

Control of Aflatoxins in Agricultural Products Using Plant Extracts

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