About the Book: Mycotoxin: Detection and Management
Fungal pathogens and mycotoxins pose significant challenges in agriculture,
food storage, and processing, impacting both food security and public health.
This book provides a comprehensive exploration of post-harvest fungal pathogens
and mycotoxins, covering their biosynthesis, epidemiology, and factors
influencing their production. This book is divided into four sections and first
introduces the significance of fungal pathogens and mycotoxins in agriculture.
It then delves into advanced detection and diagnostic techniques, including
molecular methods, biosensors, imaging, and artificial intelligence
applications. The third section focuses on management strategies, highlighting
biological control, agronanotechnology, organic farming approaches, and best
agricultural practices. The final section examines the global