Experts identify biological control to contain fungus killer in Kenya's maize supply
Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 14:13
in Biology & Nature
As Kenya once again grapples with high levels of aflatoxin contamination, which has rendered at least 2.3 million bags of maize unfit for human and livestock consumption, international experts announced today that they have identified a local non-toxic form of the fungus responsible for aflatoxin that can be used to control contamination through a novel biological control approach, which is entirely safe and effective.