Production of Aflatoxin by Aspergillus flavus from Different Edible Foodstuffs of Kathmandu

Aflatoxins are secondary metabolites produced by null Aspergillusflavus null null null and null A. parasiticus . null null These molds are quite ubiquitous and frequently contaminate most of the agricultural commodities. Corn and peanuts are the most sensitive commodities to aflatoxin contamination. Animal products such as milk and milk products may contain aflatoxin residue due to consumption of toxic feeds by animals. Aflatoxins are potent...