Screening for Mycotoxin-producing Fungal Strains, Aflatoxins and Fumonisins in Two Maize Cultivars Sold in Bulk at Selected Markets in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Aims: Maize is a staple food in Côte d’Ivoire, but contamination by toxigenic moulds poses a public health risk. This study aimed to characterise the moulds contaminating this matrix, assess their mycotoxin-producing potential, and determine total aflatoxin and fumonisin levels. Study Design: This study involved labor...