Identification and Detection of Aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus and Aflatoxins: Current Technologies and Future Perspectives

Aspergillus flavus is a major fungal species that contaminates a wide range of crops and produces aflatoxins under favorable environmental conditions. Several approaches have been developed for aflatoxigenic A. flavus identification and aflatoxins detection. This review summarizes the existing methods for the identification of aflatoxigenic A. flavus, along with recent progress in aflatoxins detection methods. It also highlights limitations and possible factors associated with the accurate identification of aflatoxigenic isolates. Particularly, this review underscores the utilization of advanced analytical or detection methods along with existing identification techniques to accurately identify aflatoxigenic A. flavus.