Effect of Aflatoxin produced by Aspergillus flavus in reduction of our Pistachio marketing all over the world

مجله پژوهشهای علوم و صنایع غذایی ایران

Article 2, Volume 3, Issue 2 - Serial Number 6, October 2007   

Document Type: Research Article

DOI: 10.22067/ifstrj.v3i2.1760

Authors

Hossein Saremi^* ; Seyed Mahmoud Okhovvat

Zanjan University

Abstract

Pistachio product makes a special importance in the agricultural production of Iran and is one of the
main portion of non-petroleum exportation. Aflatoxin as secondary metabolites produced by the
fungus Aspergillus flavus on pistachio fruits is toxic and reduces our competition in global pistachio
markets.. It is necessary that Iran observe international standards and make investments in marketing .
We have to find new target markets for this product, particularly by eliminating fungal infection and
aflatoxin production . In this study, existing position and challenges of major pistachio producing and
its exporting in Iran and other countries are considered and a number of strategies are recommended.
Keyword: Pistachio, Aflatoxin, Aspergillus, exporting