Aflatoxin awareness in Tanzania - 2018

The project’s objectives are: (a) to identify, the best atoxigenic A. flavus strains for biocontrol; (b) to formulate the best atoxigenic A. flavus strains into a commercial product, and engage in product stewardship for market development and local manufacturing; (c) to enhance the technical capacity of national partners, extension services, farmers, and other participants in the maize and groundnut value chain for incorporating biocontrol as a component of integrated aflatoxin management; and (d) create awareness among stakeholders along the maize and groundnut value chain of aflatoxin and its health implications; and strategies to manage aflatoxin.

本项目的目标包括：(a) 筛选适用于生物防治的最优无毒黄曲霉菌（A. flavus）菌株；(b) 将上述最优无毒黄曲霉菌菌株开发为商业产品，并通过产品管理推动市场拓展与本地化生产；(c) 提升国家合作伙伴、推广服务机构、农户及玉米与花生价值链中其他参与者的技术能力，助力其将生物防治纳入黄曲霉毒素综合管理体系；(d) 增强玉米与花生价值链各利益相关方对黄曲霉毒素及其健康影响的认知，并普及黄曲霉毒素防控策略。