TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 Introduction
CHAPTER TWO
2.1 OTA Toxicity and Related Health Risks
2.2 Ochratoxigenic Fungi
2.3 Co-Occurrence of OTA and Other Mycotoxins
2.4 OTA Biosynthesis
2.5 OTA Production as an Adaptation Strategy
2.6 Factors Influencing OTA Production
2.6.1 Environmental Conditions
2.6.2 Ochratoxigenic Isolates
2.6.3 Substrate
CHAPTER THREE
3.1 OTA in Commodities and Food
3.2 OTA in Cereal Grains
3.2.1 Pre- Harvest
3.2.2 Harvest
3.2.3 Post-Harvest
3.3 Effect of Fungal Invasion on Cereal Grains
3.3.1 Effect of Processing on OTA
3.3.2 OTA Detoxification of Grain
3.4 OTA Regulation in Food
CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 Prevention of Ochratoxin A Contamination
CHAPTER FIVE
5.1 Conclusion
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