Abstract
Climate change constitutes an important driver affecting food sector, and consequently represents a public health issue that deserves particular attention. Under this context, mycotoxins emerge as a particular concern since their prevalence and concentrations in food and feed may vary due to climatic conditions. Aflatoxins, the most toxic mycotoxins, present a particular concern, taking into account the potential health effects arising from human and animal exposure.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Mycology |
| Subtitle of host publication | Volume 1,2 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 168-175 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Volume | 2 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780323851800 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780128199909 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2021 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Aflatoxins
- Climate change
- Exposure assessment
- Food safety
- Health impact
- Iberian Peninsula
- Mycotoxins
- Portugal
- Public health
- Risk assessment
- Spain