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Featured publications
Start here for an overview of Aflasafe and aflatoxin research, with our selection of the most useful and interesting papers to set you on your way to expertise. Scroll down for a more in-depth list curated by our team, or hone in using the search box above.
Field efficacy of two atoxigenic biocontrol products for mitigation of aflatoxin contamination in maize and groundnut in Ghana
Agbetiameh, D, Atehnkeng, J, Awuah, RT, Bandyopadhyay, R, Cotty, PJ, Elzein, A & Ortega-Beltran, A (2020). Field efficacy of two atoxigenic biocontrol products for mitigation of aflatoxin contamination in maize and groundnut in Ghana. Biological Control, 150, pp. .
“Ground-truthing” efficacy of biological control for aflatoxin mitigation in farmers’ fields in Nigeria: from field trials to commercial usage.
Akande, A, Atehnkeng, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Cotty, PJ, Falade T, DO & Ortega-Beltran, A (2019). “Ground-truthing” efficacy of biological control for aflatoxin mitigation in farmers’ fields in Nigeria: from field trials to commercial usage.. Frontiers in Microbiology, 10, pp. 2528.
Safety Evaluation of Certain Contaminants in Food
(2018) Safety Evaluation of Certain Contaminants in Food. Geneva, : WHO Food Additives Series.
Biological control of aflatoxins in Africa: current status and potential challenges in the face of climate change
Adhikari, BN, Akande, A, Atehnkeng, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Cotty, PJ, Kaptoge, L, Mutegi, C, Ortega-Beltran, A & Senghor, AL (2016). Biological control of aflatoxins in Africa: current status and potential challenges in the face of climate change. World Mycotoxin Journal, 9(5), pp. 771–789.
Aflatoxin B1 contamination in maize in Europe increases due to climate change
Battilani, P, Brera, C, Camardo Leggieri, M, Goumperis, T, Moretti, A, Robinson, T, Rortais, A, Toscano, P & Va der Fels-Klerx, HJ (2016). Aflatoxin B1 contamination in maize in Europe increases due to climate change. Scientific Reports, 6, pp. .
Global burden of aflatoxin-induced hepatocellular carcinoma: a risk assessment
Liu, Y & Wu, F (2010). Global burden of aflatoxin-induced hepatocellular carcinoma: a risk assessment. Environmental Health Perspectives, 118(6), pp. 818–824.
Dietary aflatoxin exposure and impaired growth in young children from Benin and Togo: cross sectional study.
Cardwell, KF, Egal, S, Gong, YY, Hall, AJ, Hounsa, A, Turner, PC & Wild, CP (2002). Dietary aflatoxin exposure and impaired growth in young children from Benin and Togo: cross sectional study.. British Medical Journal, 325, pp. 20 - 21.
More publications
Publications by our team, plus a selection of the most important papers from across the world of aflatoxin.
Present status and perspective on future use of aflatoxin biocontrol products.
Bandyopadhyay, R, Camiletti, BX, Garcia-Lopez, MT, Jaime, R, Michailides, TJ, Moral, J & Ortega-Beltran, A (2020). Present status and perspective on future use of aflatoxin biocontrol products.. Agronomy, 10(4), pp. 491.
The atoxigenic biocontrol product Aflasafe SN01 is a valuable tool to mitigate aflatoxin contamination of both maize and groundnut cultivated in Senegal.
Atehnkeng, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Callicott, KA, Cotty, PJ, Ortega-Beltran, A & Senghor, LA (2020). The atoxigenic biocontrol product Aflasafe SN01 is a valuable tool to mitigate aflatoxin contamination of both maize and groundnut cultivated in Senegal.. Plant Disease, 104(2), pp. 510 - 520.
Functional biology and molecular mechanisms of host-pathogen interaction for aflatoxin contamination in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) and maize (Zea mays L.).
Bandyopadhyay, R, Fountain, J, Gangurde, SS, Guo, B, Huai, D, Kumar, R, Lei, Y, Liao, B, Mahuku, G, Ni, X, Njoroge, S, Ortega-Beltran, A, Pandey, MK, Parmar, S, Radhakrishnan, T, Soni, P, Sudini, HK, Varshney, RK & Zhuang, W (2020). Functional biology and molecular mechanisms of host-pathogen interaction for aflatoxin contamination in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) and maize (Zea mays L.).. Frontiers in Microbiology, 11, pp. 227.
Aflatoxin-producing fungi associated with pre-harvest maize contamination in Uganda.
Bandyopadhyay, R, Mutegi, CK, Ortega-Beltran, A, Sserumaga, JP & Wagacha, JW (2020). Aflatoxin-producing fungi associated with pre-harvest maize contamination in Uganda.. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 313, pp. .
Field efficacy of two atoxigenic biocontrol products for mitigation of aflatoxin contamination in maize and groundnut in Ghana
Agbetiameh, D, Atehnkeng, J, Awuah, RT, Bandyopadhyay, R, Cotty, PJ, Elzein, A & Ortega-Beltran, A (2020). Field efficacy of two atoxigenic biocontrol products for mitigation of aflatoxin contamination in maize and groundnut in Ghana. Biological Control, 150, pp. .
Potential of atoxigenic strains of Aspergillus flavus associated with maize and groundnut in Ghana as biocontrol agents for aflatoxin management.
Agbetiameh, D, Atehnkeng, J, Awuah, RT, Bandyopadhyay, R, Callicott, KA, Cotty, PJ, Islam, MS & Ortega-Beltran, A (2019). Potential of atoxigenic strains of Aspergillus flavus associated with maize and groundnut in Ghana as biocontrol agents for aflatoxin management.. Frontiers in Microbiology, 10, pp. .
Performance of broilers fed with maize colonized by either toxigenic or atoxigenic strains of Aspergillus flavus with and without an aflatoxin sequestering agent.
Aikore M, OS, Atehnkeng, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Cotty, PJ, Eruvbetine, D, Falade T, DO & Ortega-Beltran, A (2019). Performance of broilers fed with maize colonized by either toxigenic or atoxigenic strains of Aspergillus flavus with and without an aflatoxin sequestering agent.. Toxins, 11, pp. 565.
“Ground-truthing” efficacy of biological control for aflatoxin mitigation in farmers’ fields in Nigeria: from field trials to commercial usage.
Akande, A, Atehnkeng, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Cotty, PJ, Falade T, DO & Ortega-Beltran, A (2019). “Ground-truthing” efficacy of biological control for aflatoxin mitigation in farmers’ fields in Nigeria: from field trials to commercial usage.. Frontiers in Microbiology, 10, pp. 2528.
Aflatoxin in chili peppers in Nigeria: extent of contamination and control using atoxigenic Aspergillus flavus genotypes as biocontrol agents.
Atehnkeng, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Cotty, PJ, Ezekiel, CN, Hoeschle-Zeledon, I, Karlovsky, P, Kossler, P, Ortega-Beltran, A, Oyedeji, E & Tairu, F (2019). Aflatoxin in chili peppers in Nigeria: extent of contamination and control using atoxigenic Aspergillus flavus genotypes as biocontrol agents.. Toxins, 11(7), pp. 429.
The effects of exposures to mycotoxins on immunity in children: A systematic review.
Agweyu, A, Anzala, O, Githang'a, D & Mutegi , M (2019). The effects of exposures to mycotoxins on immunity in children: A systematic review.. Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care, 49(5), pp. 109 -116.
The effects of aflatoxin exposure on Hepatitis B-induced immunity in Kenyan children.
Agweyu, A, Anzala, O, Githang'a, D, Mureithi, MW, Mutegi, C, Ogutu, B, Wandiga, S, Wang, JS & Wangia, RN (2019). The effects of aflatoxin exposure on Hepatitis B-induced immunity in Kenyan children.. Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care, 49(5), pp. 117 - 130.
Evaluating the applicability of a risk-based approach (Decision Tree) to mycotoxins mitigation.
Bandyopadhyay, R, Brorby , GP & Hanlon, PR (2019). Evaluating the applicability of a risk-based approach (Decision Tree) to mycotoxins mitigation.. Food Protection Trends, 39, pp. 406 - 416.
Aflatoxin contamination of non-cultivated fruits in Zambia
Akello, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Cotty, PJ & Kachapulula, P (2019). Aflatoxin contamination of non-cultivated fruits in Zambia. Frontiers in Microbiology, 10, pp. .
Pre-harvest management is a critical practice for minimizing aflatoxin contamination of maize.
Kanampiu, F, Mahuku, G, Makumbi, D, Mutegi, C, Narrod, C & Nzioki, HS (2019). Pre-harvest management is a critical practice for minimizing aflatoxin contamination of maize.. Food Control, 96, pp. 219 - 226.
Comments on “Trial summary on the comparison of various non-aflatoxigenic strains of Aspergillus flavus on mycotoxin levels and yield in maize” by M.S. Molo, et al. Agron. J. 111: 942-946 (2019).
Bandyopadhyay, R & Ortega-Beltran, A (2019). Comments on “Trial summary on the comparison of various non-aflatoxigenic strains of Aspergillus flavus on mycotoxin levels and yield in maize” by M.S. Molo, et al. Agron. J. 111: 942-946 (2019). . Agronomy Journal, 111(5), pp. 2625 - 2631.
Commercial products promoting plant health in African agriculture. In Critical issues in plant health: 50 years of research in African agriculture (P. Neuenschwander and M. Tamò, eds).
Akande, A, Bandyopadhyay, R, Konlambigue, M, Kooyman, C, Ortega-Beltran, A, Schreurs, F & Van Den Bosch, N (2019). Commercial products promoting plant health in African agriculture. In Critical issues in plant health: 50 years of research in African agriculture (P. Neuenschwander and M. Tamò, eds).. , , pp. .
Monitoring Aspergillus flavus genotypes in a multi-genotype aflatoxin biocontrol product with quantitative pyrosequencing.
Adhikari, BN, Akande, A, Atehnkeng, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Callicott, KA, Cotty, PJ, Kumar, L, Ortega-Beltran, A & Shenge, KC (2019). Monitoring Aspergillus flavus genotypes in a multi-genotype aflatoxin biocontrol product with quantitative pyrosequencing.. Frontiers in Microbiology, 10, pp. .
Prevalence of aflatoxin contamination in maize and groundnut in Ghana: Population structure, distribution, and toxigenicity of the causal agents
Agbetiameh, D, Atehnkeng, J, Awuah, RT, Bandyopadhyay, R, Cotty, PJ & Ortega-Beltran, A (2018). Prevalence of aflatoxin contamination in maize and groundnut in Ghana: Population structure, distribution, and toxigenicity of the causal agents. Plant Disease, 102(4), pp. 764–772.
Aspergillus Flavus resident in Kenya: High genetic diversity in an ancient population primarily shaped by clonal reproduction and mutation-driven evolution.
Bandyopadhyay, R, Callicott, KA, Cotty, PJ, Islam, MS & Mutegi, C (2018). Aspergillus Flavus resident in Kenya: High genetic diversity in an ancient population primarily shaped by clonal reproduction and mutation-driven evolution.. Fungal Ecology, 35, pp. 20 - 33.
Aflatoxin awareness and Aflasafe adoption potential of Nigerian smallholder maize farmers.
Abdoulaye, T, Akande, A, Ayedun, B, Bandyopadhyay, R, Fulton, RJ, Johnson, AM, Manyong, V & Widmar, NJ (2018). Aflatoxin awareness and Aflasafe adoption potential of Nigerian smallholder maize farmers.. World Mycotoxin Journal, 11(3), pp. 437 - 446.
Aflatoxin contamination of dried insects and fish in Zambia.
Akello, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Cotty, PJ & Kachapulula, P (2018). Aflatoxin contamination of dried insects and fish in Zambia.. Journal of Food Protection, 81(9), pp. 1508 - 1518.
The Mycotox Charter: increasing awareness of, and concerted action for, minimizing mycotoxin exposure worldwide.
Ayalew, A, Bandyopadhyay, R, Battilani, P, Bhatnagar, D, Chulze, S, De Saeger, S, Eskola, M, Krska, R, Leslie, JF, Li, P, Logrieco, AF, Miller, JD, Perrone, G, Poapolathep, A, Rahayu, ES, Shepherd, GS, Stepman, F & Zhang, H (2018). The Mycotox Charter: increasing awareness of, and concerted action for, minimizing mycotoxin exposure worldwide.. Toxins, 10(4), pp. .
Heterotic affinity and combining ability of exotic maize inbred lines for resistance to aflatoxin accumulation.
Augusto, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Brown, RL, Menkir, A, Meseka, S, Ortega-Beltran, A, Warburton, ML & Williams, WP (2018). Heterotic affinity and combining ability of exotic maize inbred lines for resistance to aflatoxin accumulation.. Euphytica, 214, pp. 184.
Prevalence and mitigation of aflatoxins in Kenya (1960-to date)
Bandyopadhyay, R, Cotty, PJ & Mutegi, CK (2018). Prevalence and mitigation of aflatoxins in Kenya (1960-to date). World Mycotoxin Journal, 11(3), pp. 341 - 357.
Incidence and farmers’ knowledge of aflatoxin contamination and control in Eastern Democratic Republic of Cong.
Bandyopadhyay, R, Mutegi, C, Nabahungu, NL, Udomkun, P, Vanlauwe, B & Wossen, T (2018). Incidence and farmers’ knowledge of aflatoxin contamination and control in Eastern Democratic Republic of Cong.. Food Science & Nutrition, 6(6), pp. 1607 - 1620.
Safety Evaluation of Certain Contaminants in Food
(2018) Safety Evaluation of Certain Contaminants in Food. Geneva, : WHO Food Additives Series.
Cultural and Genetic Approaches to Manage Aflatoxin Contamination: Recent Insights Provide Opportunities for Improved Control
Battilani, P, Burt, HB, Carbone, I, Cary, JW & Ojiambo, PS (2018). Cultural and Genetic Approaches to Manage Aflatoxin Contamination: Recent Insights Provide Opportunities for Improved Control. Phytopathology Review, 108(9), pp. 1024 - 1037.
An assessment of willingness to pay by maize and groundnut farmers for aflatoxin biocontrol product in Northern Nigeria.
Abdoulaye, T, Abu, GA, Akinola, A, Atehnkeng, J, Ayedun, B, Bandyopadhyay, R, Manyong, G & Okpachu, G (2017). An assessment of willingness to pay by maize and groundnut farmers for aflatoxin biocontrol product in Northern Nigeria.. Journal of Food Protection, 80(9), pp. 1451 - 1560.
Aflatoxin contamination of groundnut and maize in Zambia: Observed and Potential Concentrations.
Akello, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Cotty, PJ & Kachapulula, PW (2017). Aflatoxin contamination of groundnut and maize in Zambia: Observed and Potential Concentrations.. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 122(6), pp. 1471 - 1482.
Aspergillus section Flavi community structure in Zambia influences aflatoxin contamination of maize and groundnut.
Akello, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Cotty, PJ & Kachapulula, P (2017). Aspergillus section Flavi community structure in Zambia influences aflatoxin contamination of maize and groundnut.. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 261, pp. 49 - 56.
Mycotoxins in Sub-Saharan Africa: present situation, socioeconomic impact, awareness, and outlook.
Bandyopadhyay, R, Mueller, J, Nagle, M, Udomkun, P, Vanlauwe, B & Wiredu, AN (2017). Mycotoxins in Sub-Saharan Africa: present situation, socioeconomic impact, awareness, and outlook.. Food Control, 72, pp. 110 - 122.
Innovative technologies to manage aflatoxins in foods and feeds and the profitability of application–a review.
Bandyopadhyay, R, Muller, J, Nagle, M, Udomkun, P, Vanlauwe, B & Wiredu, AN (2017). Innovative technologies to manage aflatoxins in foods and feeds and the profitability of application–a review.. Food Control, 76, pp. 127 - 138.
Biological control of aflatoxins in Africa: current status and potential challenges in the face of climate change
Adhikari, BN, Akande, A, Atehnkeng, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Cotty, PJ, Kaptoge, L, Mutegi, C, Ortega-Beltran, A & Senghor, AL (2016). Biological control of aflatoxins in Africa: current status and potential challenges in the face of climate change. World Mycotoxin Journal, 9(5), pp. 771–789.
Environmental distribution and genetic diversity of vegetative compatibility groups determine biocontrol strategies to mitigate aflatoxin contamination of maize by Aspergillus flavus
Atehnkeng, J, Augusto, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Cotty, PJ, Donner, M, Ikotun, B & Ojiambo, PS (2016). Environmental distribution and genetic diversity of vegetative compatibility groups determine biocontrol strategies to mitigate aflatoxin contamination of maize by Aspergillus flavus. Microbial Biotechnology, 9(1), pp. 75–88.
Assessment of farmers’ perceptions of and willingness to pay for Aflasafe KE01, a biological control for aflatoxins in Kenya
Migwi, BG (2016). Assessment of farmers’ perceptions of and willingness to pay for Aflasafe KE01, a biological control for aflatoxins in Kenya (Master's thesis). University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Degeneration of aflatoxin gene clusters in Aspergillus flavus from Africa and North America.
Adhikari , BN, Bandyopadhyay, R & Cotty, PJ (2016). Degeneration of aflatoxin gene clusters in Aspergillus flavus from Africa and North America.. AMB Express, 6(1), pp. 62.
Application of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) as desiccants to dry maize and reduce aflatoxin contamination.
Bandyopadhyay, R, Kuate, SP, Mbuge, DO, Mezzenga, R, Mezzenga, R, Muiru, WM, Negrini, R, Nyakundi, LO & Torto, B (2016). Application of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) as desiccants to dry maize and reduce aflatoxin contamination. . Journal of Food Science and Technology , 53, pp. 3157 - 3165.
Aflatoxin B1 contamination in maize in Europe increases due to climate change
Battilani, P, Brera, C, Camardo Leggieri, M, Goumperis, T, Moretti, A, Robinson, T, Rortais, A, Toscano, P & Va der Fels-Klerx, HJ (2016). Aflatoxin B1 contamination in maize in Europe increases due to climate change. Scientific Reports, 6, pp. .
International agricultural research to reduce food risks: case studies on aflatoxins.
Atherstone, C, Bandyopadhyay, R, Grace, D, Hoffmann, V, Mahuku, G & Upadhyaya, HD (2015). International agricultural research to reduce food risks: case studies on aflatoxins.. Food Security, 7, pp. 569 - 582.
Technical innovations for small-scale producers and households to process wet cassava peels into high quality animal feed ingredients and aflasafe™ substrate.
Alabi, T, Atehnkeng, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Blummel, M, Duncan, A, Fauguet , C, Kaptoge, L, Kulakow, P, Okike, I & Samireddypalle, A (2015). Technical innovations for small-scale producers and households to process wet cassava peels into high quality animal feed ingredients and aflasafe™ substrate.. Food Chain, 5(1 - 2), pp. 71 - 90.
Seasonal and geographical differences in aflatoxin exposures in Senegal.
Atehnkeng, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Diedhiou, PM, Gong, YY, Routledge, MN, Srey, C & Watson, S (2015). Seasonal and geographical differences in aflatoxin exposures in Senegal.. World Mycotoxin Journal, 8(4), pp. 525 - 531.
Field efficacy of a mixture of atoxigenic Aspergillus flavus Link:Fr vegetative compatibility groups in preventing aflatoxin contamination in maize (Zea mays L.)
Atehnkeng, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Cotty, PJ & Ojiambo, PS (2014). Field efficacy of a mixture of atoxigenic Aspergillus flavus Link:Fr vegetative compatibility groups in preventing aflatoxin contamination in maize (Zea mays L.). Biological Control, 72, pp. 62–70.
Mycotoxin exposure in rural residents in northern Nigeria: a pilot study using multi-urinary biomarkers.
Abia, WA, Atehnkeng, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Ezekiel, CN, Ezekiel, VC, Krska, R, Ogara, IM, Sulyok, M, Tayo, GO & Turner, PC (2014). Mycotoxin exposure in rural residents in northern Nigeria: a pilot study using multi-urinary biomarkers. . Environment International, 66, pp. 138 - 145.
Distribution of aflatoxigenic Aspergillus section Flavi in commercial poultry feed in Nigeria.
Atehnkeng, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Ezekiel, CN & Odebode, AC (2014). Distribution of aflatoxigenic Aspergillus section Flavi in commercial poultry feed in Nigeria.. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 189, pp. 18 - 25.
Population structure and aflatoxin production by Aspergillus Sect. Flavi from maize in Nigeria and Ghana.
Bandyopadhyay, R, Epifani, F, Haidukowsky, M, Leslie, JF, Logrieco, A, Perrone, G & Stea, G (2014). Population structure and aflatoxin production by Aspergillus Sect. Flavi from maize in Nigeria and Ghana. . Food Microbiology, 41, pp. 52 - 59.
Diversity of aflatoxin-producing fungi and their impact on food safety in sub-Saharan Africa.
Bandyopadhyay, R, Cotty, PJ & Probst, C (2014). Diversity of aflatoxin-producing fungi and their impact on food safety in sub-Saharan Africa.. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 174, pp. 113 - 122.
Correlation between aflatoxin M1 content of breast milk, dietary exposure to aflatoxin B1 and socioeconomic status of lactating mothers in Ogun State, Nigeria.
Adejumo, O, Atanda, O, Bandyopadhyay, R, Raiola , A, Ritieni, A & Somorin , Y (2013). Correlation between aflatoxin M1 content of breast milk, dietary exposure to aflatoxin B1 and socioeconomic status of lactating mothers in Ogun State, Nigeria.. Food & Chemical Toxicology, 56, pp. 171-177.
Identification of resistance-associated proteins in closely-related maize lines varying in aflatoxin accumulation.
Brown, RL, Chen, ZY, Cleveland, TE & Menkir, A (2012). Identification of resistance-associated proteins in closely-related maize lines varying in aflatoxin accumulation.. Molecular Breeding, 30, pp. 53 - 68.
Fungal and bacterial metabolites in commercial poultry feed from Nigeria.
Bandyopadhyay, R, Ezekiel, CN, Krska, R, Sulyok, M & Warth, B (2012). Fungal and bacterial metabolites in commercial poultry feed from Nigeria.. Food Additives & Contaminants, 29(8), pp. 1288 - 1299.
Aspergillus flavus diversity on crops and in the environment can be exploited to reduce aflatoxin exposure and improve health.
Callicott, KA, Cotty, PJ, Garber, NP, Grubisha, LC, Jaime, R, Mehl, HL, Ortega-Beltran, A & Probst, C (2012). Aspergillus flavus diversity on crops and in the environment can be exploited to reduce aflatoxin exposure and improve health.. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1273(1), pp. 7 - 17.
Quantification of mycotoxins in food and feed from Burkina Faso and Mozambique using a modern LC-MS/MS multi-toxin method.
Atehnkeng, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Krska, R, Parich, A, Schuhmacher, R, Sulyok, M & Warth, B (2012). Quantification of mycotoxins in food and feed from Burkina Faso and Mozambique using a modern LC-MS/MS multi-toxin method.. Journal of Agricultural & Food Chemistry, 60(36), pp. 9352 - 9362.
The development of simple enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for quantitative estimation of aflatoxin B1 adduct in humans.
Anitha, S, Kumar, PL, Raghunadha, RA, Ratna , RA, Reddy, AS & Waliyar, F (2011). The development of simple enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for quantitative estimation of aflatoxin B1 adduct in humans.. Current Science, 101(7), pp. 844 - 846.
Aspergillus colonization and aflatoxin contamination of maize and sesame kernels in two agro-ecological zones in Senegal.
Atehnkeng, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Diedhiou, PM & Ojiambo, PS (2011). Aspergillus colonization and aflatoxin contamination of maize and sesame kernels in two agro-ecological zones in Senegal.. Journal of Phytopathology, 159(4), pp. 268 - 275.
Transcriptional profiles uncover Aspergillus Flavus-induced resistance in maize kernels.
Bhatnagar, D, Brown, RL, Chen, ZY, Luo, M, Menkir, A & Yu, J (2011). Transcriptional profiles uncover Aspergillus Flavus-induced resistance in maize kernels.. Toxins, 3(7), pp. 766 - 786.
Identification of atoxigenic Aspergillus flavus isolates to reduce aflatoxin contamination in maize in Eastern Kenya.
Bandyopadhyay, LE, Cotty, PJ & Probst, C (2011). Identification of atoxigenic Aspergillus flavus isolates to reduce aflatoxin contamination in maize in Eastern Kenya.. Plant Disease, 95(2), pp. 212 - 218.
Identification of gene markers in aflatoxin-resistant maize germplasm for marker-assisted breeding.
Bhatnagar, D, Brown, RL, Chen, ZY, Luo, M & Menkir, A (2011). Identification of gene markers in aflatoxin-resistant maize germplasm for marker-assisted breeding.. Aflatoxins – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology , , pp. 91 - 106.
Global burden of aflatoxin-induced hepatocellular carcinoma: a risk assessment
Liu, Y & Wu, F (2010). Global burden of aflatoxin-induced hepatocellular carcinoma: a risk assessment. Environmental Health Perspectives, 118(6), pp. 818–824.
Discovery and characterization of proteins associated with aflatoxin-resistance: evaluating their potential as breeding markers
Bhatnagar, D, Brown, RL, Chen, ZY, Fakhoury, A, Luo, M, Menkir, A & Warburton, M (2010). Discovery and characterization of proteins associated with aflatoxin-resistance: evaluating their potential as breeding markers. Toxins, 2(4), pp. 919 - 933.
Molecular characterization of atoxigenic strains for biological control of aflatoxins in Nigeria.
(2010). Molecular characterization of atoxigenic strains for biological control of aflatoxins in Nigeria.. Food Additives & Contaminants, 27(5), pp. 576 - 590.
Bio-detoxification of aflatoxin B1 in artificially contaminated maize grains using lactic acid bacteria.
Ayanwande, KB, Bandyopadhyay, R, Kumar, M, Ogunbanwo, T & Oluwafemi, F (2010). Bio-detoxification of aflatoxin B1 in artificially contaminated maize grains using lactic acid bacteria.. Toxin Reviews, 29(3-4), pp. 115 - 122.
Identifying aflatoxin resistance-related proteins/genes through proteomics and RNAi gene silencing.
Brown, RL, Chen, ZY, Cleveland, TE, Guo, BZ & Menkir, A (2009). Identifying aflatoxin resistance-related proteins/genes through proteomics and RNAi gene silencing.. Peanut Science, 36(1), pp. 35 - 41.
Distribution of Aspergillus section Flavi in soils of various maize fields among three agroecological zones of Nigeria.
Atehnkeng, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Cotty, PJ, Donner, M & Sikora, RA (2009). Distribution of Aspergillus section Flavi in soils of various maize fields among three agroecological zones of Nigeria.. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 41(1), pp. 37 - 44.
Aflatoxin-producing Aspergillus spp. and aflatoxin levels in stored cassava chips as affected by processing practices.
Akoa, A, Ayodele, M, Essono, G, Filtenborg, O, Foko, J & Olembo, S (2009). Aflatoxin-producing Aspergillus spp. and aflatoxin levels in stored cassava chips as affected by processing practices.. Food Control, 20(7), pp. 648 - 654.
Mycoflora and occurrence of aflatoxin in dried vegetables in Benin, Mali and Togo, West Africa.
Abdourhamane, IK, Gnonlonfin, BG, Hell, K, Kodjogbe, G & Lamboni, Y (2009). Mycoflora and occurrence of aflatoxin in dried vegetables in Benin, Mali and Togo, West Africa.. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 135(2), pp. 99 - 104.
Assessment for fungal, mycotoxin and insect spoilage in maize stored for human consumption in Zambia.
Hell, K, Kankolongo, MA & Nawa, IN (2009). Assessment for fungal, mycotoxin and insect spoilage in maize stored for human consumption in Zambia.. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 89(8), pp. 1366 - 1375.
Propagation of mycotoxigenic fungi in maize stores by post-harvest insects.
Hell, K & Lamboni, Y (2009). Propagation of mycotoxigenic fungi in maize stores by post-harvest insects.. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 29(1), pp. 31 - 39.
Aflatoxin and fumonisin contamination of cassava products and maize grain from markets in Tanzania and the Republic of Congo.
Abass, A, Bandyopadhyay, R, Fandohan, P, Hell, K & Manjula, K (2009). Aflatoxin and fumonisin contamination of cassava products and maize grain from markets in Tanzania and the Republic of Congo.. Toxin Reviews, 28(2 - 3), pp. 63 - 69.
Breeding peanut for resistance to aflatoxin contamination at ICRISAT.
Aruna, R, Craufurd, PQ, Diallo, AT, Kumar, PL, Nigam, SN, Ntare, BR, Reddy, SV, Upadhyaya, HD & Waliyar, F (2009). Breeding peanut for resistance to aflatoxin contamination at ICRISAT.. Peanut Science, 36(1), pp. 42 - 49.
Review of immunological methods for the quantification of aflatoxins in peanut and other foods.
Kumar, PL, Reddy, SV & Waliyar, F (2009). Review of immunological methods for the quantification of aflatoxins in peanut and other foods.. Peanut Science, 36, pp. 54 - 59.
Identification of maize breeding markers through investigations of proteins associated with aflatoxin-resistance.
Brown, RL, Chen, ZY, Cleveland, TE, Fakhoury, A & Menkir, A (2009). Identification of maize breeding markers through investigations of proteins associated with aflatoxin-resistance.. Mycotoxin Prevention and Control in Agriculture, , pp. 157 - 165.
Distribution and toxigenicity of Aspergillus species isolated from maize kernels from three agroecological zones in Nigeria.
Atehnkeng, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Cotty, PJ, Donner, M, Ikotun , T, Ojiambo, PS & Sikora, RA (2008). Distribution and toxigenicity of Aspergillus species isolated from maize kernels from three agroecological zones in Nigeria.. Int. J. Food Microbiology, 122(1-2), pp. 74 - 84.
Evaluation of atoxigenic strains of Aspergillus flavus as potential biocontrol agents for aflatoxin in maize
Atehnkeng, J, Bandyopadhyay, R, Cotty, PJ, Ikotun, T, Ojiambo, PS & Sikora, RA (2008). Evaluation of atoxigenic strains of Aspergillus flavus as potential biocontrol agents for aflatoxin in maize. Food Additives & Contaminants, 25(10), pp. 1264 -1271.
Mycoflora and natural occurrence of aflatoxins and fumonisin B1 in cassava and yam chips from Benin, West Africa.
Fandohan , P, Gnonlonfin G, JB, Hell, K & Siame, AB (2008). Mycoflora and natural occurrence of aflatoxins and fumonisin B1 in cassava and yam chips from Benin, West Africa.. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 122(1-2), pp. 140 - 147.
Registration of six tropical maize germplasm lines with resistance to aflatoxin contamination.
Bandyopadhyay, R, Brown, RL, Cleveland, TE & Menkir, A (2008). Registration of six tropical maize germplasm lines with resistance to aflatoxin contamination.. Journal of Plant Registrations, 2(3), pp. 246 - 250.
Fungi and mycotoxins associated with food commodities in Cameroon.
Bandyopadhyay, R, Daoudou, IH, Kamga, PT, Marasas W, FO, Mendi, S, Mwangi, M & Ngoko, Z (2008). Fungi and mycotoxins associated with food commodities in Cameroon.. Journal of Applied Biosciences, 6, pp. 164 - 168.
Nominal Group Discussion Technique: Questions and Responses.
Bandyopadhyay, R, Frederiksen, RA & Leslie, JF (2008). Nominal Group Discussion Technique: Questions and Responses.. Mycotoxins: Detection Methods, Management, Public Health and Agricultural Trade, , pp. 19 - 25.
Economic impact of aflatoxin contamination in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Bandyopadhyay, R, Coulibaly, O, Hell, K, Hounkponou, S & Leslie, JF (2008). Economic impact of aflatoxin contamination in Sub-Saharan Africa.. Mycotoxins: Detection Methods, Management, Public Health and Agricultural Trade, , pp. 67 - 76.
Food processing to reduce mycotoxins in Africa
Fandohan, P, Hell, K & Marasas W, FO (2008). Food processing to reduce mycotoxins in Africa. Mycotoxins: Detection Methods, Management, Public Health and Agricultural Trade, , pp. 309 - 316.
Pre- and post-harvest management of aflatoxin in maize.
Bandyopadhyay, R, Cardwell, KF, Cotty, PJ, Fandohan, P, Hell, K, Kiewnick, S & Sikora, R (2008). Pre- and post-harvest management of aflatoxin in maize.. Mycotoxins: Detection Methods, Management, Public Health and Agricultural Trade, , pp. 413 - 422.
Institutional aspects of sanitary and phytosanitary issues in ECOWAS trade.
Bandyopadhyay, R, Hughes, J, Makinde, K & Olembo, S (2008). Institutional aspects of sanitary and phytosanitary issues in ECOWAS trade.. Mycotoxins: Detection Methods, Management, Public Health and Agricultural Trade, , pp. 335 - 348.
Breeding maize for resistance to mycotoxins at IITA.
Bandyopadhyay, R, Brown, RL, Chen, Z, Cleveland, TE & Menkir, A (2008). Breeding maize for resistance to mycotoxins at IITA.. Mycotoxins: Detection Methods, Management, Public Health and Agricultural Trade, , pp. 277 - 286.
CGIAR research-for-development program on mycotoxins.
Ban, T, Bandyopadhyay, R, Banziger, M, Bergvinson, D, Hell, K, James, B, Jeffers, D, Kumar , L, Menkir, A, Murakami, J, Nigam, SN, Ortiz, R, Upadhyaya, HD & Waliyar, F (2008). CGIAR research-for-development program on mycotoxins.. Mycotoxins: Detection Methods, Management, Public Health and Agricultural Trade, , pp. 413 - 422.
Relative severity of aflatoxin contamination of cereal crops in West Africa.
Bandyopadhyay, R, Kumar, M & Leslie, JF (2007). Relative severity of aflatoxin contamination of cereal crops in West Africa.. Food Additives & Contaminants, 24(10), pp. 1109 -1114.
Aspergillus species on cassava chips in storage in rural areas of southern Cameroon: their relationship with storage duration, moisture content and processing methods.
Akoa, A, Ayodele, M, Essono, G, Foko, J, Gockowski, J & Olembo, S (2007). Aspergillus species on cassava chips in storage in rural areas of southern Cameroon: their relationship with storage duration, moisture content and processing methods.. African Journal of Microbiology Research, 1, pp. 1 - 8.
Public information campaign on aflatoxin contamination of maize grains in market stores in Benin, Ghana and Togo.
Adda, C, Annang, D, Cardwell, K, Edorh , M, Gbeassor, F, Hell, K, Houenou, G, James, B, Korie, S & Nagatey, K (2007). Public information campaign on aflatoxin contamination of maize grains in market stores in Benin, Ghana and Togo.. Food Additives & Contaminants, 24(11), pp. 1283 - 1291.
Proteomics to identify resistance factors in corn - a review.
Brown, RL, Chen , Z, Cleveland, TE & Menkir, A (2006). Proteomics to identify resistance factors in corn - a review.. Mycotoxin Research, 22, pp. 22 - 26.
A USA–Africa collaborative strategy for identifying, characterizing, and developing maize germplasm with resistance to aflatoxin contamination.
Bandyopadhyay, R, Brown, RL, Chen, ZY, Cleveland, TE & Menkir, A (2006). A USA–Africa collaborative strategy for identifying, characterizing, and developing maize germplasm with resistance to aflatoxin contamination. . Mycopathologia, 162, pp. 225 - 232.
Workgroup report: public health strategies for reducing aflatoxin exposure in developing countries.
Azziz-Baumgartner, E, Banziger, M, Bhat, RV, Breiman, R, Brune, MN, DeCock, K, Dilley, A, Groopman, J, Hell, K, Henry, SH, Jeffers, D, Jolly, P, Jolly , C, Kibata, GN, Lewis, L, Liu, X, Luber, G, McCoy, L, Mensah, P, Miraglia, M, Misore, A, Njapau, H, Ong, CN, Onsongo, MT, Page, SW, Park, D, Patel, M, Phillipis, T, Pineiro, M, Pronczuk, J, Rogers, HS, Rubin, C, Sabino, M, Schaafsma, A, Shephard, G, Stroka, J, Strosnider, H, Wild, C, Williams, JT & Wilson , D (2006). Workgroup report: public health strategies for reducing aflatoxin exposure in developing countries.. Environmental Health Perspectives, 114(12), pp. 1898 - 1903.
Dietary exposure to aflatoxin from maize and groundnut in young children from Benin and Togo, West Africa.
Cardwell, KF, Egal, S, Gong, YY, Hall, AJ, Hell, K, Hounsa, A, Turner, PC & Wild, CP (2005). Dietary exposure to aflatoxin from maize and groundnut in young children from Benin and Togo, West Africa.. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 104(2), pp. 215 - 224.
Fate of aflatoxins and fumonisins during the processing of maize into food products in Benin.
Fandohan, P, Hell, K, Hounhouigan, DJ, Marasas, WF, Wingfield, MJ & Zoumenou, D (2005). Fate of aflatoxins and fumonisins during the processing of maize into food products in Benin.. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 98(3), pp. 249 - 259.
Risk of exposure o mitigation of effects of aflatoxin on human health: a West African example.
Cardwell, KF & Henry, SH (2004). Risk of exposure o mitigation of effects of aflatoxin on human health: a West African example.. Journal of Toxicology, 23((2-3)), pp. 217 - 247.
Postweaning exposure to aflatoxin results in impaired child growth: A longitudinal study in Benin, West Africa.
Cardwell, KF, Egal, S, Gong, YY, Hall, AJ, Hounsa, A, Sutcliffe, AE, Turner, PC & Wild, CP (2004). Postweaning exposure to aflatoxin results in impaired child growth: A longitudinal study in Benin, West Africa.. Environmental Health Perspectives, 112(13), pp. 1334 - 1338.
Bassa, S, Cardwell, KF, Champiat, D, Fagbohoun, E, Hell, K, Hounhouigan, J, Mestres, C, Nago, M & Vernier, P (2004). . Yam chip food sub-sector: hazardous practices and presence of aflatoxins in Benin., 40(5), pp. 575 - 585.
Yam chip food sub-sector: hazardous practices and presence of aflatoxins in Benin.
Bassa, S, Cardwell, KF, Champiat, D, Fagbohoun, E, Hell, K, Hounhouigan, J, Mestres , C, Nago, M & Vernier, P (2004). Yam chip food sub-sector: hazardous practices and presence of aflatoxins in Benin.. Journal of Stored Products Research, 40(5), pp. 575 - 585.
Species of Trichoderma and Aspergillus as biological control agents against plant diseases in Africa
Bandyopadhyay, R & Cardwell, KF (2003). Species of Trichoderma and Aspergillus as biological control agents against plant diseases in Africa. Biological Control in Integrated Pest Management Systems in Africa, , pp. 193 - 206.
Using biotechnology to enhance host resistance to aflatoxin contamination of corn.
Brown, RL, Chen, ZY, Cleveland, TE & Menkir, A (2003). Using biotechnology to enhance host resistance to aflatoxin contamination of corn.. African Journal of Biotechnology , 2(12), pp. 557 - 562.
Determinants of aflatoxin exposure in young children from Benin and Togo, West Africa: the critical role of weaning.
Cardwell, KF, Egal, S, Gong, YY, Hall, AJ, Hounsa, A, Turner, PC & Wild, CP (2003). Determinants of aflatoxin exposure in young children from Benin and Togo, West Africa: the critical role of weaning.. International Journal of Epidemiology, 32(4), pp. 556 - 562.
Distribution of fungal species and aflatoxin contamination in stored maize in four agroecological zones in Benin, West-Africa.
Cardwell, KF, Hell, K & Poehling, HM (2003). Distribution of fungal species and aflatoxin contamination in stored maize in four agroecological zones in Benin, West-Africa.. Journal of Phytopathology, 151, pp. 690 - 698.
Distribution of Aspergillus section Flavi among soils from the four agroecological zones of the Republic of Benin, West Africa.
Cardwell, KF & Cotty, PJ (2002). Distribution of Aspergillus section Flavi among soils from the four agroecological zones of the Republic of Benin, West Africa.. Plant Disease, 86(4), pp. 434 - 439.
Dietary aflatoxin exposure and impaired growth in young children from Benin and Togo: cross sectional study.
Cardwell, KF, Egal, S, Gong, YY, Hall, AJ, Hounsa, A, Turner, PC & Wild, CP (2002). Dietary aflatoxin exposure and impaired growth in young children from Benin and Togo: cross sectional study.. British Medical Journal, 325, pp. 20 - 21.
First report of aflatoxin in dried yam chips in Benin.
Bassa, S, Cardwell, KF, Champiat, D, Hell, K, Mestress, C & Vernier, P (2001). First report of aflatoxin in dried yam chips in Benin. . Plant Disease, 85(9), pp. 1032.
Resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in kernels of maize inbreds selected for ear rot resistance in West and Central Africa.
Brown, RL, Cardwell, KF, Cleveland, TE, Kling, JG, Menkir, A, White, DG & Zhi-Yuan, C (2001). Resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in kernels of maize inbreds selected for ear rot resistance in West and Central Africa.. Journal of Food Protection, 64(3), pp. 396 - 400.
Mycotoxin contamination of foods in Africa: Anti-nutritional factors.
Cardwell, KF (2001). Mycotoxin contamination of foods in Africa: Anti-nutritional factors.. Food and Nutrition Bulletin, 21(4), pp. 488 -492.
Fungal infection and mycotoxin contamination of maize in the humid forest and the western highlands of Cameroon.
Cardwell, KF, Marasas W, FO, Ngoko, Z, Rheeder , JP, Shephard , GS & Wingfield, MJ (2001). Fungal infection and mycotoxin contamination of maize in the humid forest and the western highlands of Cameroon.. Phytoparasitica, 29, pp. 352 - 360.
Interactions between Fusarium verticillioides, Aspergillus Flavus, and insect infestation in four maize genotypes in lowland Africa.
Bosque-Perez, NA, Cardwell, KF, King, JG & Maziya-Dixon, B (2000). Interactions between Fusarium verticillioides, Aspergillus Flavus, and insect infestation in four maize genotypes in lowland Africa.. Phytopathology, 90(3), pp. 276 - 284.
Influence of insect infestation on aflatoxin contamination of stored maize in four agroecological regions in Benin.
Cardwell, KF, Hell, K, Schulthess, F & Setamou, M (2000). Influence of insect infestation on aflatoxin contamination of stored maize in four agroecological regions in Benin.. African Entomology, 8(2), pp. 169 - 177.
The influence of storage practices on aflatoxin contamination in maize in four agroecological zones in Benin, West Africa.
Cardwell, KF, Hell, K, Poehling, HM & Setamou, M (2000). The influence of storage practices on aflatoxin contamination in maize in four agroecological zones in Benin, West Africa.. Journal of Stored Products Research, 36(4), pp. 365 - 382.
Storage structures and aflatoxin content of maize in five agro-ecological zones of Nigeria.
Cardwell, KF, Ikotun, T & Udoh, JM (2000). Storage structures and aflatoxin content of maize in five agro-ecological zones of Nigeria.. Journal of Stored Products Research, 36(2), pp. 187 - 201.
Divergence of West African and North American communities of Aspergillus section Flavi.
Cardwell, KF & Cotty, PJ (1999). Divergence of West African and North American communities of Aspergillus section Flavi. . Applied and Environmental Microbiology , 65(5), pp. 2264 - 2266.
Effect of insect damage to maize ears, with special reference to Mussidia nigrivenella (Lepidoptera; Pyralidae), on Aspergillus flavus (Deuteromycetes; Monoliales) infection and aflatoxin production in maize before harvest in the Republic of Benin
Cardwell, KF, Hell, K, Schulthess, F & Setamou, M (1998). Effect of insect damage to maize ears, with special reference to Mussidia nigrivenella (Lepidoptera; Pyralidae), on Aspergillus flavus (Deuteromycetes; Monoliales) infection and aflatoxin production in maize before harvest in the Republic of Benin. Journal of Economic Entomology, 91(2), pp. 433 - 438.
Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin contamination of preharvest maize in the Republic of Benin.
Cardwell, KF, Hell, K, Schulthess, F & Setamou, M (1997). Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin contamination of preharvest maize in the Republic of Benin.. Plant Disease, 81(11), pp. 1323 - 1327.
Virulence and Cultural Characteristics of Two Aspergillus flavus Strains Pathogenic on Cotton
Cotty, PJ (1989). Virulence and Cultural Characteristics of Two Aspergillus flavus Strains Pathogenic on Cotton. Postharvest Pathology and Mycotoxins, 79(7), pp. 809 - 814.
