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Aflatoxin
Title: Aflatoxin
Category: Science & Technology
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Aflatoxin
Aflatoxins are toxic carcinogens that are produced by fungi on crops or in feed. Aflatoxin is more than likely the most researched fungus because of the horrible effects it has on crops, animals, and humans. The fungus occurs when environmental conditions are abnormal, such as a drought or an insect infestation. There are many ways to prevent the growth of aflatoxin and to test for it once the fungus has infected the crops.
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…showed last 75 words of 1515 total…assay, ELISA, and immunoaffinity column assay, ICA. They are commercially available and unlike the TLC and LC does not take a long period of time to analyze samples. It takes approximately 10 minutes to identify and measure aflatoxins in food (“Aflatoxins” 6).
In conclusion, aflatoxin is a toxin that affects crops, animals, and humans all over the world. It is associated with various diseases that can cause a variety of symptoms in humans and animals including death.
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