Do the Current Near-Ambient Grain Drying Guidelines Prevent Mycotoxin Production

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Do the Current Near-Ambient Grain Drying Guidelines Prevent Mycotoxin Production?

Applicant:

Dr. Digvir Jayas

University of Manitoba

Department of Biosystems Engineering

(204)474-6860

ARDI Project:

Total Approved:

Date Approved:

Project Status:

#07-831

$42,625.00

November 19, 2007

In Progress

Through this project the applicants will determine in;

Phase 1 - what are the conditions of storage moisture and temperature that could cause mycotoxin contamination above 5 ppb and

Phase 2 – test to determine if near ambient grain drying guidelines are adequate.