Fusarium and Fumonisins in Wheat Grains from Iran
Author Information
Author(s): Chehri Khosrow, Jahromi Saeed Tamadoni, Reddy Kasa R. N., Abbasi Saeed, Salleh Baharuddin
Primary Institution: Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
Hypothesis
What is the occurrence of Fusarium species and fumonisins in stored wheat grains marketed in Iran?
Conclusion
The study found that 68.2% of wheat samples were contaminated with fumonisin B1, with levels ranging from 15 to 155 μg/kg.
Supporting Evidence
- A total of 386 Fusarium strains were isolated and identified.
- F. graminearum was the most prevalent species found in the samples.
- Fumonisin B1 was detected in 68.2% of the samples.
- Fumonisin levels were below the permissible limits for human consumption.
Takeaway
This study looked at wheat grains in Iran and found that many had harmful fungi and toxins that can make people sick.
Methodology
Wheat samples were collected and tested for Fusarium species using agar plate assays and for fumonisins using HPLC.
Limitations
The study only analyzed wheat from supermarkets and did not cover all potential sources of contamination.
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