Ecological conditions affecting mycotoxin production in cereals: a review

Ecological conditions affecting mycotoxin production in cereals: a review

Spoilage fungi are ubiquitous contaminants of cereals, preand post-harvest. These fungi can produce a wide range of secondary metabolites under ecological conditions which are conducive for growth. However, some of these secondary metabolites are toxic and have a significant impact if they enter the production and animal food chains. Prevention of mycotoxin contamination of feed and food raw ma...

Guidelines for prevention and control of mould growth and mycotoxin production in cereals

Temporal Variation of Mycotoxin Producing Fungi in Norwegian Cereals

Spring barley is grown on about half of the Norwegian cereal area. The rest of the area is equally divided between wheat and oats. Most years the domestic production provides 70%-80% of the domestic market for bread wheat. Barley and oats are mainly grown for animal feed. During the years 2008-2012, severe epidemics of Fusarium head blight have led to increased mycotoxin contamination of cereal...

A review of some ecological factors affecting the growth of Azolla spp.

The genus Azolla forms a group of small-leafed, floating aquatic ferns native to the tropics, subtropics, and warm temperate regions of Africa, Asia, and America. For several decades, these ferns have been utilized for various purposes: e.g. as green manure, feed for animals, but also for the removal of different metals (e.g. Hg, Pb, Cr and Cd) through wastewater treatment or for elimination of...

Ferulic Acid in Cereals – a Review

Boz H. (2015): Ferulic acid in cereals – a review. Czech J. Food Sci., 33: 1–7. Phenolic acids represent the most common form of phenolic compounds in the cereal grain and many other plants. The phytochemical ferulic acid is found in the leaves and seeds of many plants, but especially in cereals. It is the most abundant phenolic acid in common cereals, representing up to 90% of total phenolic c...