Overview

Mycotoxins are produced worldwide by several fungi on a wide range of agricultural commodities and are closely related to human and animal food chains. Examining mycotoxins and their impact from a public health viewpoint, this book provides an overview and introduction to the subject and examines the health, trade and legislation issues involved. Management of mycotoxins is discussed in detail as well as the global problems caused by mycotoxins.

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Author:   Professor J Leslie (Kansas State University, USA) ,  Ranajit Bandyopadhyay (International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Nigeria) ,  A Visconti (Institute of Sciences of Food Production, Italy) ,  R Bandyopadhyay (International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Nigeria)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 17.20cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   1.247kg
ISBN:  

9781845930820

ISBN 10:   1845930827
Pages:   480
Publication Date:   29 May 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1: Health & Trade Issues 2: Mycotoxin Contamination and Toxigenic Fungi in Africa and the Mediterranean Basin 3: Mycotoxin Detection Methods 4: Mycotoxin Management 5: Institutional Issues in Mycotoxin Management 6: International Programs on Mycotoxins

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This book provides an overview of the impact of mycotoxins on public health, and is aimed at students and researchers of mycology and mycotoxins. --Food Science and Technology Abstracts

<br> This book provides an overview of the impact of mycotoxins on public health, and is aimed at students and researchers of mycology and mycotoxins. --Food Science and Technology Abstracts<br>

"""This book provides an overview of the impact of mycotoxins on public health, and is aimed at students and researchers of mycology and mycotoxins.""--Food Science and Technology Abstracts"

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