Dillapiol was isolated from the essential oil of dill as a specific inhibitor of aflatoxin G1 production. It inhibited aflatoxin G1 production by Aspergillus parasiticus with an IC50 value of 0.15 microM without inhibiting aflatoxin B1 production or fungal growth. Apiol and myristicin, congeners of dillapiol, showed similar activity with IC50 values of 0.24 and 3.5 microM, respectively.

Aflatoxin is a carcinogenic toxin produced by the Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus fungi. This toxin is found in corn, cotton seeds, and peanuts and is consequently a major food safety issue. In this paper we report on a pilot study we conducted in Georgia, USA, to quantify the spatial distribution of aflatoxin in growing peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.).

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Mycotoxins are secondary fungal metabolites with a very high diversity that are produced by some species of Aspergillus which frequently leads to contaminate food and agricultural products. Recently, elimination of aflatoxin contamination in food and feed has been considered by scientists worldwide. Although, the antibacterial and antifungal effects of vitamins as natural...

background and purpose: mycotoxins are secondary fungal metabolites with a very high diversity that are produced by some species of aspergillus which frequently leads to contaminate food and agricultural products. recently, elimination of aflatoxin contamination in food and feed has been considered by scientists worldwide. although, the antibacterial and antifungal effects of vitamins as natura...

Aflatoxicosis has been associated with primary hepatocellular cancer, infertility, malnutrition and growth retardation. It is a commonly seen in areas where maize and groundnuts are contaminated by the Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus. These fungi grow in hot and humid environments and poor drying of cereals. The fungal agents produce mycotoxins, principally, aflatoxins AFB1, AFG1, AFB2 an...