Aflatoxin contamination of groundnut: proceedings of the International Workshop, 6-9 Oct 1987, ICRISAT Center, India

An introduction by L. D. Swindale, including a general overview of the problem of aflatoxin contamination of groundnut and objectives and structure of the workshop, is followed by papers presented at the workshop in sessions on: importance of aflatoxins; aflatoxins and trade in groundnuts; aflatoxins in groundnut, monitoring and action at national level; removal of aflatoxins; methods for aflatoxin analysis; research on aflatoxin contamination of groundnut, general and genetic resistance. Group discussion reports are presented on: evaluation and monitoring of aflatoxin contamination of groundnuts and groundnut products; analytical methods for aflatoxins in groundnuts and groundnut products; research on on-farm control of aflatoxin contamination; research on control of aflatoxin contamination with reference to storage, transit, processing, etc. Recommendations on information and training, strategies and research needs are made. The individual papers are abstracted elsewher