​Maize Varieties and Aflatoxin B1: Study on Resistance and Management

By: Bayaso, Ibrahim

In Northern Nigeria, Aflatoxin B1 is more than just a farm nuisance; it is a silent threat to health and livelihoods. "Safer Harvests" explores a vital roadmap for protecting one of Nigeria's most essential crops. This book investigates which maize varieties stand strongest against contamination and demonstrates how the revolutionary biocontrol agent, Aflasafe, is changing the game for farmers in Adamawa State.​Packed with field-tested insights and clear evaluations, this is an indispensable resource for anyone dedicated to improving food security, modernizing Nigerian agriculture, and delivering toxin-free produce to the market.​Key Highlights Included: ​The Problem: Aflatoxin B1 as a health and economic threat.​The Solution: Evaluation of varieties and the use of Aflasafe.​The Context: Specific focus on the Adamawa State region.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6209542174
• ISBN13: 9786209542176
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"