Different mycotoxins

Aflatoxins are produced by the common soil microorganism Aspergillus flavus. This mould is prevalent among feeds in the southern U.S., particularly in corn, but may occur in other grains when conditions are hot and dry, growing best between 30 and 40°C. A. flavus commonly grows during the storage of summer crops, but can also affect wheat and barley. Aflatoxins may be produced within 2 to 6 weeks of infestation. Fumonisins are frequently found in corn infected with Fusarium moiliforme.