Impact of aflatoxin produced by aspergillus flavus on the biochemical profile of seeds of Oryza sativa. Linn

Aflatoxins are a group of secondary metabolites produced by certain toxigenic strains of Aspergillus flavus on various food and feed commodities. These group of mycotoxins are highly oxygenated heterocyclic compounds. Aflatoxins occupy the most important position among mycotoxins in view of their potent carcinogenic nature and high frequency of occurrence under natural conditions. Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is consumed by millions of people all over the world in different forms.