Detection of Seed Borne Pathogens on Farmer-Saved Maize Seeds

The book describes the occurrence of pathogens on stored maize in a traditional African setting, thereby revealing risks of exposure to microbial contaminant as a result of inefficient storage practices. Traditional storage practices with less emphasis on microbial control is common in Africa. Exploring, therefore, the methods of storage to detect microbial contaminants become imperative. The study showed a diverse aggregate of fungal pathogens on the stored maize which have been researched to cause various diseases in humans.