Storage structures and aflatoxin content of maize in five agroecological zones of Nigeria

Journal of Stored Products Research

Volumn 36, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 187-201

  Udoh, J M ^a   Cardwell, K F ^b   Ikotun, T ^c  

^a Forage Genetic Resources ILRI   (Ethiopia)

^b INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE   (Nigeria)

^c NONE

Author keywords

Aflatoxin; Gender; Grain storage; Maize; Storage pests

Indexed keywords

EID: 0034024577     PISSN: 0022474X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0022-474X(99)00042-9     Document Type: Article

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