Aflatoxin contamination of groundnuts: control strategies in Malawi
1989
Kisyombe, C.T.
Harvesting of groundnuts under dry conditions limited seed infection by Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus and aflatoxin contamination. Moistening of groundnut pods to soften the shell for ease of handshelling by farmers favored aflatoxin contamination. The process of handshelling and handgrading of groundnuts by smallholder farmers, followed by re-grading, and aflatoxin testing of the nuts by the Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) produced high-quality groundnuts for the confectionery trade. It is suggested to breed groundnuts for resistance to A. flavus and A. parasiticus and alfatoxin contamination and to educate farmers on proper handling methods for processing groundnuts prior to marketing
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