penaeus monodon - Cochin University of Science and Technology

CONTENTS
Preface i-ii
Acknowledgement
List of Tables
List of Figures
List of Plates
List of Abbreviations
Chapter 1. Introduction 1-5
Chapter 2. Review of Literature 6-32
2.1. Aflatoxins: Effects, Types and Occurrence
2.1.1. Historical perspective
2.1.2. Types
2.1.3. Occurrence
2.1.4. Factors favouring aflatoxin production
2.1.5. Effects of aflatoxin on land animals
2.1.6. Effects of AFBl on finfishes
2.1.7. Effects of AFBl in crustaceans
2.1.8. Safe levels of AFBl
2.1.9. Acute toxicity of AFBl to various animals
2.2. Effect of other toxins and heavy metals on AFBl toxicity
2.3. Detoxification and amelioration of aflatoxins
2.3.1. Detoxification Methods
2.3.2. Chemisorptions
2.3.3. Natural oxidants and chemopreventors
2.3.4. Efficacy of Spices and herbs on AFBl toxicity
2.3.5. Use of yeast and yeast extracts
2.3.6. Other chemicals and enzymes