Effect of moisture, inoculum, and preharvest stress on aflatoxin B₁ production in corn

Author

David L. Jones

Date of Award

3-1977

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Food Science and Technology

Major Professor

J. Orvin Mundt

Committee Members

J. L. Collins, L. M. Joseph

Abstract

Experiments were undertaken to define the main effects and interactions of moisture, inoculum, and pre-harvest stress on aflatoxin production by Aspergillus parasiticus PC 5225. The results of this study indicated that aflatoxin was readily produced in corn under the experimental conditions. Moisture and inoculum were found to be significant using a least squares analysis of variance (P < 0.10). Stress was not found to be significant in the experimental design (P < 0.10). The interaction of moisture and inoculum was found to be most pronounced when the sample contained 23 percent moisture and had been sterilized and inoculated.

Recommended Citation

Jones, David L., "Effect of moisture, inoculum, and preharvest stress on aflatoxin B₁ production in corn. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1977.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/7984