Assessment of mycotoxin risk on corn in the Philippines under current and future climate change conditions
Issue Date
8-2015
Abstract
This study attempts to assess the risk of mycotoxins (aflatoxins and fumonisins) contamination on corn in the Philippines under current and projected climate change conditions using fuzzy logic methodology based on the published range of temperature and rainfall conditions that favor mycotoxin development. Based on the analysis, projected climatic change will reduce the risk of aflatoxin contamination in the country due to increased rainfall. In the case of fumonisin contamination, most parts of the country are at a very high risk both under current conditions and the projected climate change conditions.
Source or Periodical Title
Reviews on Environmental Health
ISSN
0048-7554
Volume
30
Issue
3
Page
135-142
Document Type
Article
Physical Description
maps, tables, graphs
Language
English
Subject
climate change, corn, fuzzy logic, mycotoxins, Philippines
Recommended Citation
Salvacion, A.R., Pangga, I.B., Cumagun, C.J.R. (2015). Assessment of mycotoxin risk on corn in the Philippines under current and future climate change conditions. Reviews on environmental health, 30 (3), 135-142. doi:10.1515/reveh-2015-0019.
Identifier
doi:10.1515/reveh-2015-0019.
Digital Copy
yes