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Prevention of aflatoxin contamination in Thai maize 2. Distribution of maize with high moisture content and methods of control of Aspergillus flavus infection.

Kawasugi, S.; Kawashima, K.; Siriacha, P.;

JIRCAS Journal Year: 1994 Vol: 1 Issue: 1 Pages: 9-17 Ref: 7 ref.

1994

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Prevention of aflatoxin contamination in Thai maize 2. Distribution of maize with high moisture content and methods of control of Aspergillus flavus infection.

ABSTRACT

The results of a survey conducted among local maize traders, showed that undried wet maize (moisture content >20%) was widely distributed throughout Thailand (>50% of total maize traded). Wet maize became readily infected with A. flavus. Aflatoxin problems in wet maize could be resolved by preventing A. flavus infection for the initial 7-10 d after shelling. The use of alcohols was effective in inhibiting the growth of A. flavus. Hermetic storage of wet maize in plastic bags was a simple but the most practical method to prevent aflatoxin contamination of Thai maize even in local areas.