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Mycotoxin contamination of foods in Southern Africa: A 10-year review (2007-2016) by Misihairabgwi, J. M., Ezekiel, C. N., Sulyok, M., Shephard, G. S., Krska, R.

“…Major staple foods in Southern Africa are prone to mycotoxin contamination, posing health risks to consumers and consequent economic losses. Regional climatic…”
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Distribution of aflatoxigenic Aspergillus section Flavi in commercial poultry feed in Nigeria by Ezekiel, C.N., Atehnkeng, J., Odebode, A.C., Bandyopadhyay, R.

“…The distribution and aflatoxigenicity of Aspergillus section Flavi isolates in 58 commercial poultry feed samples obtained from 17 states in five…”
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Incidence and consumer awareness of toxigenic Aspergillus section Flavi and aflatoxin B1 in peanut cake from Nigeria by Ezekiel, C.N., Sulyok, M., Babalola, D.A., Warth, B., Ezekiel, V.C., Krska, R.

“…Peanut cake samples were collected from major markets in five states of Nigeria and evaluated for incidence of toxigenic Aspergillus section Flavi populations,…”
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Multi-microbial metabolites in fonio millet (acha) and sesame seeds in Plateau State, Nigeria by Ezekiel, C. N., Sulyok, M., Warth, B., Krska, R.

“…We investigated 16 fonio millet and 17 sesame samples by LC/ESI–MS/MS for the spectrum of microbial metabolites contaminating these seeds. Forty-eight fungal…”
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Distribution of mycotoxins and risk assessment of maize consumers in five agro-ecological zones of Nigeria by Adetuniji, M. C, Atanda, O. O, Ezekiel, C. N, Dipeolu, A. O, Uzochukwu, S. V. A, Oyedepo, J, Chilaka, C. A

“…Many individuals are not only food insecure but chronically exposed to high levels of mycotoxins through their diets in many developing countries. Seventy…”
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Fungal and bacterial metabolites in commercial poultry feed from Nigeria by Ezekiel, C.N, Bandyopadhyay, R, Sulyok, M, Warth, B, Krska, R

“…Metabolites of toxigenic fungi and bacteria occur as natural contaminants (e.g. mycotoxins) in feedstuffs making them unsafe to animals. The multi-toxin…”
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Taxonomy of Aspergillus section Flavi and their production of aflatoxins, ochratoxins and other mycotoxins by Frisvad, J.C., Hubka, V., Ezekiel, C.N., Hong, S.-B., Nováková, A., Chen, A.J., Arzanlou, M., Larsen, T.O., Sklenář, F., Mahakarnchanakul, W., Samson, R.A., Houbraken, J.

“…Aflatoxins and ochratoxins are among the most important mycotoxins of all and producers of both types of mycotoxins are present in Aspergillus section Flavi,…”
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Mycotoxins and fungal metabolites in groundnut- and maize-based snacks from Nigeria by Kayode, O.F, Sulyok, M, Fapohunda, S.O, Ezekiel, C.N, Krska, R, Oguntona, C.R.B

“…This exploratory study was aimed at investigating the spectrum of fungal metabolites in the processed food and snacks. Twenty types of snacks made separately…”
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Has climate change disrupted stratification patterns in Lake Victoria, East Africa? by Marshall, BE, Ezekiel, CN, Gichuki, J, Mkumbo, OC, Sitoki, L, Wanda, F

“…Climate change may threaten the fisheries of Lake Victoria by increasing density differentials in the water column, thereby strengthening stratification and…”
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Natural occurrence of mycotoxins in peanut cake from Nigeria by Ezekiel, C.N., Sulyok, M., Warth, B., Odebode, A.C., Krska, R.

“…The spectrum of mycotoxins and other fungal metabolites was evaluated by a liquid chromatography/electrospray ionization-tandem mass spectrometric…”
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Bacterial contaminants and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns in ready‐to‐eat foods vended in Ogun state, Nigeria by Makinde, O.M., Adetunji, M.C., Ezeokoli, O.T., Odumosu, B.T., Ngoma, L., Mwanza, M., Ezekiel, C.N.

“…Contamination of ready‐to‐eat (RTE) foods by pathogenic bacteria may predispose consumers to foodborne diseases. This study investigated the presence of…”
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Re-examination of species limits in Aspergillus section Flavipedes using advanced species delimitation methods and description of four new species by Sklenář, F., Jurjević, Ž., Houbraken, J., Kolařík, M., Arendrup, M.C., Jørgensen, K.M., Siqueira, J.P.Z., Gené, J., Yaguchi, T., Ezekiel, C.N., Silva Pereira, C., Hubka, V.

“…Since the last revision in 2015, the taxonomy of section Flavipedes evolved rapidly along with the availability of new species delimitation techniques. This…”
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Analysis of bacterial communities of three cassava‐based traditionally fermented Nigerian foods (abacha, fufu and garri) by Dike, K.S., Okafor, C.P., Ohabughiro, B.N., Maduwuba, M.C., Ezeokoli, O.T., Ayeni, K.I., Okafor, C.M., Ezekiel, C.N.

“…Globally, cassava is an important food crop that contributes significantly to food security. In Nigeria, cassava can be traditionally processed into abacha…”
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Spatial distribution of soluble reactive silica (SRSi) in the Tanzanian waters of Lake Victoria and its implications for diatom productivity by Ngupula, GW, Ezekiel, CN, Mbonde, ASE, Kashindye, B, Mboni, E

“…Soluble reactive silica (SRSi) concentrations and diatom abundance were determined during four surveys in the Tanzanian waters of Lake Victoria between 2005…”
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Spatial and temporal patterns of phytoplankton abundance and composition in three ecological zones in the Tanzanian waters of Lake Victoria by Ngupula, GW, Mbonde, ASE, Ezekiel, CN

“…Phytoplankton abundance and composition in relation to physico-chemical parameters were investigated from September 2005 to October 2007 at 51 stations of…”
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Phylogenetic analyses of bacteria associated with the processing of iru and ogiri condiments by Ademola, O.M., Adeyemi, T.E., Ezeokoli, O.T., Ayeni, K.I., Obadina, A.O., Somorin, Y.M., Omemu, A.M., Adeleke, R.A., Nwangburuka, C.C., Oluwafemi, F., Oyewole, O.B., Ezekiel, C.N.

“…Analysis of the bacterial community dynamics during the production of traditional fermented condiments is important for food safety assessment, quality control…”
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Fungal and mycotoxin assessment of dried edible mushroom in Nigeria by Ezekiel, C.N., Sulyok, M., Frisvad, J.C., Somorin, Y.M., Warth, B., Houbraken, J., Samson, R.A., Krska, R., Odebode, A.C.

“…In order to determine whether dried mushrooms are a foodstuff that may be less susceptible to infection by toxigenic molds and consequently to mycotoxin…”
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Environmental impacts of cage culture in Lake Victoria: the case of Shirati Bay-Sota, Tanzania by Kashindye, Benedicto Boniphace, Nsinda, P., Kayanda, R., Ngupula, G. W., Mashafi, C. A., Ezekiel, C. N.

“…The experimental cage culture was conducted at Shirati bay, Lake Victoria from February to August 2013, to investigate the impacts of the small scale cage…”
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Genetic diversity in 14 tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) varieties in Nigerian markets by RAPD-PCR technique by Ezekiel, C N, Nwangburuka, C C, Ajibade, O A, Odebode, A C

“…A total of 226 tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) fruits sold in markets within three states in Southwestern Nigeria were purchased and differentiated into…”
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Aflatoxin-mediated Sperm and Blood Cell Abnormalities in Mice Fed with Contaminated Corn by Fapohunda, S.O. (Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria), E-mail: oystak@yahoo.co.uk, Ezekiel, C.N. (Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria), Alabi, O.A. (Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria), Omole, A. (Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria), Chioma, S.O. (Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria)

“…The effect of aflatoxin-contaminated corn on albino mice was investigated using the sperm morphology assay. Blood parameter levels including; total white blood…”
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