Impact of<i>Aspergillus</i>section<i>Flavi</i>community structure on the development of lethal levels of aflatoxins in Kenyan maize (<i>Zea mays</i>)

Abstract

Since 1982, deaths caused by aflatoxin-contaminated maize have repeatedly occurred in the Eastern Province of Kenya. The current study characterized an unusual fungal community structure associated with the lethal contamination events. The results will be helpful in developing aflatoxin management practices to prevent future outbreaks in Kenya.