Mycotoxin Contamination and Toxicology: Food Safety and Preventive Strategies
A special issue of Journal of Fungi (ISSN 2309-608X).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 91
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mycotoxins; mycotoxicology; mycology; immunotoxicology; hepatotoxicity; plant–pathogen interaction; plant defense system
Interests: mycotoxins; mycotoxicology; mycology; mycovirus; plant–pathogen interaction; plant defense system
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Mycotoxins are a major global food-safety threat due to their toxicity, persistence throughout the production chain, and broad impact on human and animal health. This Special Issue invites original research and reviews on mycotoxin contamination in food and feed, including detection, monitoring, and mitigation strategies. Special emphasis is given to the adverse effects, mechanisms of action, and toxicology of these fungal toxins—individually and in mixtures—as well as their health consequences. Contributions are also welcome on the ecology and genetics of mycotoxin formation; synthesis and analysis; agricultural production and its relationship with mycotoxins; regulatory and control aspects in food and feed safety; environmental safety; and technological developments. The aim is to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of advances in the field, fostering scientific discussion and the development of solutions applicable to diverse production and health contexts.
Dr. Verónica Mary
Dr. Martín Gustavo Theumer
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- mycotoxins
- food safety
- mechanisms of action
- mycotoxicology
- feed contamination
- detection
- monitoring
- mitigation
- agricultural production
- regulation
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