144 – Aflatoxin, Problems and Solutions
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English - July 28, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB - ★★★★★ - 239 ratingsNatural Sciences Science Education biotech science life science plant biology agriculture agtech biology Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Alfatoxins are a significant threat to human health and world food security. They are naturally-occurring toxic compounds produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus and other species. These fungi thrive on corn, peanuts, wheat, rice and other food staples, and grow well in stored food supplies. The compounds are potent carcinogens, and it is estimated that billions of people suffer from chronic exposure. Today’s guest is Dr. Peter Ojiambo from North Carolina State University. He describes the current state of the problem and solutions, ranging from biocontrols, cultural adjustments and even modern biotechnology techniques.
Dr. Ojiambo’s website
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