Eman Alhomaidi¹, Aisha Umar^2,*, Mustansar Mubeen³, Laurent Dufossé⁴, Yasir Iftikhar^3,*, Arpita Das⁵, Soumya Ghosh⁶, Muhammad Sibt-e-Abbas⁷

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.2, pp. 407-420, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.058035 - 06 March 2025

Abstract Aspergillus species produce aflatoxins and raise concerns about food safety in departmental stores and manufacturing mills. To address the risks posed by aflatoxins, and to advise the public on the highest quality rice that serves as a nutritious food source, an inquiry following the guidelines outlined in both local and international standards of food safety for the presence of aflatoxins is an essential requirement. Therefore, 16 white rice samples were selected randomly from low/high socio-economic departmental stores from 16 different localities. Grind powdered rice filtrate was extracted using chloroform. The filtrate applied on TLC plates and… More > Graphic Abstract

RAHELEH TORABI¹, ABBAS ALI REZVANIPOUR², HADI ESMAEILI GOUVARCHINGHALEH³, REZA RANJBAR^4,*, MOHAMMAD HEIAT^2,*

BIOCELL, Vol.46, No.12, pp. 2537-2557, 2022, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2022.021373 - 10 August 2022

Abstract Ochratoxin A (OTA), one of the most dangerous mycotoxins for human health, has been subjected to numerous studies for separation and detection in minimal amounts. Aptamers as novel recognition elements have been employed to fabricate ultrasensitive biosensors for the detection of OTA and designing delicate analytical tools. This review attempted to comprehensively examine all reported aptamer-based detection and separation platforms for ochratoxin. The most relevant databases were considered to discover all specific aptamers for dealing with OTA. Aptamer-based detection and separation devices specified for OTA were searched for, analyzed, discussed, and classified based on their More >

Diniz SPSS, RC Oliveira

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.78, pp. 155-160, 2009, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2009.78.155

Abstract The effects of fusaric acid, a mycotoxin produced by Fusarium sp, were investigated in relation to its action on corn seedlings. The mycotoxin inhibited the development of corn seedlings at 0.2 mM, causing root length reduction. Anatomically, alterations were only visible from 0.5 mM fusaric acid, directly influencing the cell differentiation process. Precocious differentiation reduces the elongation region. This explains (1) that root shortening is morphologically visible, and (2) the differentiation of a great number of lateral roots nearby the apex, which can be seen in longitudinal cuts. More >