Maize (Zea mays L.) and mycotoxins: A review on optimization and validation of analytical methods by liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry

Mycotoxins are natural contaminants produced by fungal species that colonize and contaminate crops, in special cereals, either in the field or in post-harvest commodities. Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most valuable crops worldwide, and it is prone to be infected by mycotoxigenic fungi with severe impacts mostly affecting farmers and livestock workers. The constant change in the mycotoxic chart at a European level leads to the need of...