Journal of
Yeast and Fungal Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Yeast Fungal Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2413
  • DOI: 10.5897/JYFR
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 129

Full Length Research Paper

Occurrence of mycoflora, their association and production of aflatoxin B1 in groundnuts

Ncube J.
  • Ncube J.
  • Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Lupane State University, Box 170, Lupane, Zimbabwe.
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Ndlovu E.
  • Ndlovu E.
  • Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Lupane State University, Box 170, Lupane, Zimbabwe.
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Musarandega L.
  • Musarandega L.
  • Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Lupane State University, Box 170, Lupane, Zimbabwe.
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Maphosa M.
  • Maphosa M.
  • Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Lupane State University, Box 170, Lupane, Zimbabwe.
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  •  Received: 20 October 2020
  •  Accepted: 26 November 2020
  •  Published: 31 January 2021

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