Fungal colonization of stored grain bulks is a major threat for mycotoxin contamination and reduction in viability of grain when stored under unsafe conditions, e.g. under high r.h. and insect presence. An investigation was carried out to identify the trends of the changes in the fungal species...

Preliminary data for insect control and for quality preservation of stored cocoa beans is presented, as a methyl bromide alternative, by employing a novel approach through the use of biogenerated modified atmospheres. The respiration rates of fermented cocoa beans from Makassar, Sulawesi,...

Recent evolution of pesticide-free post harvest hermetic storage for dry commodities as now used in 38 countries is described, and its current application in the storage of grain and other commodities is discussed and illustrated. Results of studies carried out on the protection of seeds, rice,...

The caja fruit (Spondias spp.) are among the species considered exotic presents excellent view of economic exploitation to the Northeast of Brazil. However, contamination by microorganisms is a major factor in postharvest losses of fruits and other cultivated in Brazilian territory. Use of ionizing ...

Aflatoxins are extremely carcinogenic secondary metabolites produced by Aspergillus flavus when this fungus invades crops such as maize, cotton, tree nuts and peanuts prior to harvest, and a host of other commodities after harvest (during storage). Adverse health effects from the ingestion of these ...

These proceedings contain 195 papers on various aspects of research on stored products (food and non-food field and horticultural products), and stored products pests and diseases (insects, mites, nematodes and fungi). Specific topics covered include the following: grain and oilseed storage...

While investigating the preservation of the aroma of various spices we compared the effects of hermetic conditions, vacuum and carbon dioxide versus aerated storage. The quality of the tested spices stored under hermetic conditions was comparable to those stored in vacuum after 120 d of storage. At ...