Aflatoxin_PreHarvest_mitigationStrategies.pptx

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Aflatoxin Mitigation Strategies Pre-Harvest Approaches

Risk Factors in the Field Warm, humid conditions → fungal growth Drought & pest damage → entry points for Aspergillus

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Resistant/tolerant crop varieties Crop rotation & field sanitation Timely planting & harvesting

Biological Control Use of non-toxigenic A. flavus strains (Aflasafe®) Competitive exclusion of toxigenic fungi

Crop Management Balanced fertilization (Ca, K reduce fungal infection) Irrigation management (avoid drought stress)

Climate-Smart Tools Predictive weather models for fungal risk Remote sensing & drones to monitor crop stress

Summary Integrated GAP + biological + climate-smart practices Prevention starts in the field
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