Occurrence and the impact of climate change on mycotoxin production in Ethiopia: a review

IF 1.7 3区农林科学 Q4 FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Journal of Consumer Protection and Food Safety Pub Date : 2025-04-19 DOI:10.1007/s00003-025-01558-4

Kumlachew Alemu, Goytom Berihun

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Abstract

Mycotoxin contamination of staple foods, such as cereals, has gained attention due to its acute and chronic effects on human and animal health. Changes in rainfall patterns, drought, temperature, and carbon dioxide levels impact staple food production systems. Climate change increases the risk of mycotoxin contamination by altering temperature, precipitation, and growing conditions, which can lead to health risks and economic losses. It affects weather conditions, stressing plants, reducing their phytoimmunity, and making them more susceptible to fungal infections and mycotoxin contamination. To ensure future food security and safety, it is crucial to understand how climate change scenarios will impact crop production and safety. This paper reviews the occurrence of major mycotoxins in food commodities in Ethiopia, discusses their implications for economic and human health, and explores the potential effects of climate change on mycotoxin risk, highlighting research approaches for designing mitigation strategies.

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气候变化对埃塞俄比亚霉菌毒素生产的发生和影响：综述

由于真菌毒素对人类和动物健康的急性和慢性影响，谷物等主食的真菌毒素污染已引起人们的关注。降雨模式、干旱、温度和二氧化碳水平的变化会影响主食生产系统。气候变化通过改变温度、降水和生长条件，增加了霉菌毒素污染的风险，这可能导致健康风险和经济损失。它影响天气条件，给植物施加压力，降低植物免疫力，使它们更容易受到真菌感染和霉菌毒素污染。为了确保未来的粮食安全，了解气候变化情景将如何影响作物生产和安全至关重要。本文回顾了埃塞俄比亚食品中主要真菌毒素的发生情况，讨论了它们对经济和人类健康的影响，并探讨了气候变化对真菌毒素风险的潜在影响，重点介绍了设计缓解战略的研究方法。

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Journal of Consumer Protection and Food Safety Veterinary-Food Animals

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3.70

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期刊介绍： The JCF publishes peer-reviewed original Research Articles and Opinions that are of direct importance to Food and Feed Safety. This includes Food Packaging, Consumer Products as well as Plant Protection Products, Food Microbiology, Veterinary Drugs, Animal Welfare and Genetic Engineering. All peer-reviewed articles that are published should be devoted to improve Consumer Health Protection. Reviews and discussions are welcomed that address legal and/or regulatory decisions with respect to risk assessment and management of Food and Feed Safety issues on a scientific basis. It addresses an international readership of scientists, risk assessors and managers, and other professionals active in the field of Food and Feed Safety and Consumer Health Protection. Manuscripts – preferably written in English but also in German – are published as Research Articles, Reviews, Methods and Short Communications and should cover aspects including, but not limited to: · Factors influencing Food and Feed Safety · Factors influencing Consumer Health Protection · Factors influencing Consumer Behavior · Exposure science related to Risk Assessment and Risk Management · Regulatory aspects related to Food and Feed Safety, Food Packaging, Consumer Products, Plant Protection Products, Food Microbiology, Veterinary Drugs, Animal Welfare and Genetic Engineering · Analytical methods and method validation related to food control and food processing. The JCF also presents important News, as well as Announcements and Reports about administrative surveillance.