Aflatoxin awareness and Aflasafe adoption potential of Nigerian smallholder maize farmers: OPEN ACCESS

• Published in: World mycotoxin journal Vol. 11; no. 3; p. 437
• Main Authors: Johnson, A M, Fulton, J R, Abdoulaye, T, Ayedun, B, Widmar, N J O, Akande, A, Bandyopadhyay, R, Manyong, V
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands 2018
• Subjects: mycotoxin; atoxigenic strain; biological control; technology uptake; Nigeria

Aflatoxin is a potent mycotoxin that can cause cancer and death and is associated with stunted growth. Prevalence of aflatoxin is widespread in Africa negatively impacting health and trade. Aflasafe is a biological control product that can be applied to maize or groundnut fields to reduce aflatoxin...