Author(s):
Narjisse Mokhtari, Mohamed Chabbi, Abderrahman Bouassab, Oussama Chauiyakh
Email(s):
narjisse.mokhtari@etu.uae.ac.ma
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00111 
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Narjisse Mokhtari1*, Mohamed Chabbi1, Abderrahman Bouassab1, Oussama Chauiyakh2
1Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Materials, Natural Substances and Environment. Faculty of Sciences and Technologies of Tangier. Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco.
2Mohammed V University in Rabat, Higher School of Technology of Sale, Material, Energetic and Acoustics Team, Sale, Morocco.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 18,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
The study examined the fungal contamination of peanuts, with a particular emphasis on the Aspergillus section Flavi species, which have the potential to generate carcinogenic mycotoxins like aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and cyclopiazonic acid (CPA). From 30 soil, raw peanut, shelled peanut, and peanut based product samples, 156 strains were isolated and identified as A. flavus. Chromatographic analysis revealed four distinct chemotypes based on mycotoxin production: 55.7% of the isolates produced both CPA and AFB1, 27.5% produced AFB1, 9.6% produced CPA, and 7% were non-toxigenic. The presence of mycotoxigenic A. flavus strains in peanuts is a significant concern for peanut cultivation and human nutrition. This research is the first of its kind in Morocco, aiming to investigate mycotoxin exposure throughout the peanut supply chain.
Cite this article:
Narjisse Mokhtari, Mohamed Chabbi, Abderrahman Bouassab, Oussama Chauiyakh. Aspergillus section Flavi in peanut manufacturing chain in Morocco: Prevalence, chemotype diversity, and toxigenicity. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology.2025;18(2):751-6. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00111
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Narjisse Mokhtari, Mohamed Chabbi, Abderrahman Bouassab, Oussama Chauiyakh. Aspergillus section Flavi in peanut manufacturing chain in Morocco: Prevalence, chemotype diversity, and toxigenicity. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology.2025;18(2):751-6. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00111 Available on: https://rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-18-2-43
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