Home Science Researchers help to control cancer-causing poison in corn

Researchers help to control cancer-causing poison in corn

5
researchers help to control cancer causing poison in corn

Researchers have demonstrated a promising sterilization technique that uses X-ray irradiation to reduce Aspergillus flavus viability in contaminated corn. This method achieves sterilization without degrading the harmful aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) produced by the fungus.

Source: ScienceDaily.com