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By David L. Eaton, John D. Groopman
Aflatoxins, normal fungal pollution present in meals and animal feeds, have nice public well-being value. This ebook provides the fundamental and utilized toxicology of aflatoxins, together with analytical identity, agricultural and veterinary implications, toxicology and carcinogenesis in people, and fiscal and regulatory difficulties linked to aflatoxin illness and keep watch over.
Key Features
* Molecular mechanisms of aflatoxin toxicity
* Analytical matters in sampling and analysis
* Regulatory and fiscal concerns linked to aflatoxin illness of foodstuff and feed
* Presentation of human and animal toxicology, veterinary, and agricultural concerns with regards to aflatoxin illness
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