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2 Main Strategies for Prevention of Mycotoxin in Maize | Plant Diseases

The following points highlight he two main strategies for prevention of mycotoxin in maize. The strategies are: 1. Pre-Harvest Management 2. Post-Harvest Management. Strategy # 1. Pre-Harvest Management: Prevention the growth of moulds on storage grains through pre-harvest management is the first step in minimizing the microbial spoilage of stored grains. Association between microbial decay and inadequate storage facilities cannot [...]

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Prevention of Mycotoxin in Maize | Plant Diseases

In this article we will discuss about the Prevention of Mycotoxin in Maize. Prevention of mycotoxin in maize encompasses prevention of toxin biosynthesis and metabolism in the field or in storage. Mycotoxin detoxification refers to post-harvest treatments to remove, destroy or reduce the toxic effects. Failure to prevent mycotoxin formation in the field or in storage will inevitably lead to [...]

By |2016-07-28T09:54:28+00:00July 28, 2016|Plant Diseases|Comments Off on Prevention of Mycotoxin in Maize | Plant Diseases
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