Learning From the Ground Up

Aflatoxin

Post author By Allison Floyd
Post date September 28, 2021

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Introduction to aflatoxin 7 Topics | 1 Quiz

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What is aflatoxin?

How was aflatoxin discovered?

Different types of aflatoxin

What fungi produce aflatoxin?

Conditions conducive for aflatoxin

Health impacts of aflatoxin

How much aflatoxin is considered dangerous?

Intro to aflatoxin quiz

Detecting aflatoxin 8 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Detection methods

Different lot sizes

Contamination not uniform

Testing procedure

Taking a sample

Preparing a sample

Analytical test methods

Sources of error

Detecting aflatoxin

Risk factors for Aspergillus infection 6 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Factor: Naturally occurring mold

Factor: Plant stress

Factor: Poorly timed harvest

Factor: Improper drying in the field

Factor: Mishandling pods

Factor: Improper storage

Risk factors quiz

Reducing the risk of aflatoxin contamination 6 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Factors to manage

Managing for fungus through good production practices

Managing for fungus at end of season

Managing for fungus after digging

Managing for fungus while drying

Managing for fungus while in storage

Reducing risk quiz

Training Guides & Resources

Aflatoxin final quiz