Mixture of traditional edible plants inhibits fungus growth in corn, study shows

Phys.org reports that researchers have found a mixture of traditional edible plants can inhibit the growth of fungus in stored corn. The outlet also notes that fungal contamination of grain across sub‑Saharan Africa drives major post‑harvest losses and poses serious public‑health risks, costing billions of dollars each year, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.

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