SRIEG-51 Mycotoxins in Foods and Feed Grain   Southern Regional Information   Exchange Group - 51	http://www.msstate.edu/org/saaesd/

Objectives

1) To exchange information and coordinate efforts to identify and develop germplasm with resistance to contamination by mycotoxins, to devise improved agronomic practices and sanitation procedures during product storage and processing.

2) To exchange information regarding the mode of action of significant acute and chronic effects of mycotoxins on domestic animals and human health.

3) To exchange information on epidemiology, biochemistry, physiology, and molecular biology of toxigenic fungi and mycotoxins as they relate to the environment unique to the Southern U.S.

4) To exchange information on the yearly extent of mycotoxins and toxigenic fungi in food and feed grains, and the development of efficient economical analytical methods for assessment of mycotoxins.

5) To highlight advances and coordinate interactions among the Southern workers by facilitating discussion and sponsoring appropriate workshops, training, symposia, and collaboration.