Q. When Aflatoxigenic molds can occur?

Occurrence: Aflatoxigenic molds can occur in warmer parts of the world and aflatoxicosis maybe produced in a wide range of tropical and subtropical food commodities such as figs, tree nuts and cereals. The most important crops are corn and groundnut, but it can also occur in temperate crops such as wheat. Although the production of aflatoxin initially was considered to be a problem in post harvest crops stored at inappropriate temperatures and water activities, it is now known that these compounds can be present in the field before harvest. A.flavus and A. parasiticus may infect healthy plants at a very early stage.