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Aflatoxin Mitigation Using Biocontrol in the Maize and Groundnut Value Chain to Improve Public Health and Enhance Food Security in Mozambique

Objective

Train and assist scientists based in Africa with the development of biological control for the management of aflatoxins in Mozambique with the goal of optimizing use of native microbials for the practical management of aflatoxin contamination and understanding the contamination process.

Investigators
Cotty, Peter
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2014
End date
2016
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
6054-42000-022-18T
Accession number
426625
Categories
Mycotoxins
Food Defense and Integrity
Commodities
Nuts, Seeds
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