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March 3, 2026Journal of Oleo ScienceOpen Access

Plant Based Biocontrol of Toxigenic Aspergillus flavus and Aflatoxin B1 Production in Stored Grains Using Essential Oils

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SSSaba SanaLNLayyaba NazirMSM. A. Sohail

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Study evaluates essential oils' ability to reduce Aflatoxin B1 in stored grains, suggesting a natural preservative strategy.

Key Points

  • The aim is to evaluate the antifungal effects of essential oils on Aspergillus flavus and Aflatoxin B1 production in stored grains.
  • Tested five essential oils for antifungal activity using agar well diffusion and microbroth dilution methods.
  • Selected S. aromaticum oil for in-situ testing on wheat, maize, and rice grains.
  • Monitored fungal growth and Aflatoxin B1 levels over 60 days at varying moisture levels.
  • S. aromaticum showed the strongest antifungal effect with the largest inhibition zones.
  • Broken grains had higher contamination levels compared to intact grains.
  • AFB1 levels peaked at 40% moisture and decreased at lower moisture levels.
  • S. aromaticum essential oil reduced fungal growth to levels similar to the negative control group.

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Sana et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a67eb2f353c071a6f0a084https://doi.org/10.5650/jos.ess25240
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