The Contamination Rate of Stored Wheat Samples of Mazandaran Province by Aspergillus Flavous and Aflatoxin (2003)

Abstract

Introduction: In respect of underground cultivation, production and consumption wheat is the major alimentary seed in Iran. The contamination of wheat to fungi especially aspergillus flavous (The most important aflatoxin producer in nature) and aflatoxin is a risky factor to community health. The aim of this study was to identify aspergillus flavous and aflatoxins in the stored wheat of Mazandaran Province in 2003.