Trends in Vital Food and Control Engineering

Eissa, Ayman H. Amer

doi:10.5772/2354

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“…Insects play a crucial role in mycotoxins contamination in crops both in storage and in the field. They transmit fungal spores from other infected crops or grains to inoculate defective kernels [22]. Moreover, insects predispose crops/grains to fungal infection through disruption of the seed coat and the creation of wounds that facilitates fungal inoculum penetration and subsequent mycotoxins production [23].…”

Section: Preservationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Moreover, insects predispose crops/grains to fungal infection through disruption of the seed coat and the creation of wounds that facilitates fungal inoculum penetration and subsequent mycotoxins production [23]. Insect pest creates a favourable microclimate within storage bags through their metabolic activities that release heat and water that are essential for mould [22]. Therefore, the use of insecticides is essential in managing fungal contamination and subsequent mycotoxin contamination.…”

Section: Preservationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Mycotoxin Contamination Risks Due to Handling Practices of Indigenous Chicken Feeds in Kenya

Owiro

Rachuonyo

Ochuodho

et al. 2019

EJNFS

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Aim: Mycotoxins are prevalent in animal feeds and agricultural products. These toxins are produced by fungi and once incorporated in the substrate, are not easy to eradicate. They are associated with morbidity and mortality in both livestock and humans. Avoiding contamination is the preferred way of mitigating mycotoxins in livestock feeds and cereals. Study Design: A purposive multiple-stage survey design was used in this study. Place and Duration of Study: Between February and March 2016 to assess factors that exacerbate mycotoxins due to feed type and handling practice by smallholder farmers in farmer groups keeping indigenous chicken in Western Kenya. Methodology: Three counties Siaya, Busia and Kakamega of Kenya were selected based on the population of indigenous chicken. Semi-structured questionnaires were used in gathering data on feed types, handling practices and mycotoxins awareness from 180 farmers in women and youth groups. Results: Common feed types identified included maize (96%), sorghum (54%), cassava (42%), millet (40%), homemade rations (16%), while 44% used commercial feeds. It was noted that 38% use rotten, insect-infested, unsorted and broken cereals and 62% clean cereals as feeds. For storage, 85% and 7% of farmers were using polypropylene and hermetic bags, respectively; 97% dried their grains/feeds on a platform; 21% were not sorting their grains and 17% were not using grain preservatives during storage. Mycotoxin awareness levels were assessed among farmers. Approximately 44% of farmers were unaware of feed safety while 71% were aware of mycotoxins; however, 73% of participants were unaware of dangers posed by mycotoxin contamination in feeds. Conclusion: Information to farmers on mycotoxin and proper feed and cereals handling and storage practices is necessary for mycotoxin management. Therefore, avoiding contamination is a preferred method of mitigating mycotoxins in indigenous chicken feeds and cereals.

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Section: Preservationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Preservationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mycotoxin Contamination Risks Due to Handling Practices of Indigenous Chicken Feeds in Kenya

Owiro

Rachuonyo

Ochuodho

et al. 2019

EJNFS

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Potential of Electron Beams to Control Mycotoxigenic Fungi in Food

Freita-Silva

Oliveira²,

Júnior³

2014

Food Eng Rev

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Effect of Harvest Date on Kernel Quality and Antioxidant Activity in su1 Sweet Corn Genotypes

et al. 2022

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In order to achieve a high-quality product, sweet corn should be harvested at the optimal stage of maturity. The taste of sweet corn depends largely on the kernel moisture (KM) and total sugars (TS) content while its health properties are attributed to the content of total phenols (TPH) and antioxidant activity (AO). This study aimed to estimate quality in sugary (su1) sweet corn hybrids based on the maximum content of kernel chemical compounds and the content change during maturation. During two growing seasons, five harvests by year were made at 2-day intervals from 17 to 25 days after pollination (DAP). KM decreased among hybrids from 6.6% to 14% over an eight-day period, or 0.8% to 1.8% per day. TS content was the highest at 17 DAP (16.5–28.7 mg/g DW) and decreased during maturation from 27% to 67%. Hybrids differed significantly in TPH at 17 DAP (204.4–357.1 mg GAE/100 g DW). TPH change during maturation ranged from the no significant differences up to a 29.3% decrease. DPPH- radical scavenging activity ranged among genotypes from 52.5% to 74.9% inhibition at 17 DAP and significantly increased during maturation. A well-defined hybrid-specific harvest window is necessary to maintain kernel quality in su1 sweet corn.

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Trends in Vital Food and Control Engineering

Cited by 8 publications

References 391 publications

Mycotoxin Contamination Risks Due to Handling Practices of Indigenous Chicken Feeds in Kenya

Mycotoxin Contamination Risks Due to Handling Practices of Indigenous Chicken Feeds in Kenya

Potential of Electron Beams to Control Mycotoxigenic Fungi in Food

Effect of Harvest Date on Kernel Quality and Antioxidant Activity in su1 Sweet Corn Genotypes

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