Aflascope: Novel sample extraction procedures for improved aflatoxin management
Lead Participant:
CROP INNOVATIONS CIO
Abstract
AflaScope is a cross-disciplinary collaboration to examine the feasibility of using an acoutic separation
platform for purification of aflatoxins from crops. Aflatoxins (toxins from storage mould) are a significant
threat to food security, particularly in developing nations. Testing & monitoring are vital but, due to
complex sample prep, high cost, inaccessibility & lack of information, aflatoxin testing is not thoroughly
implement & billions of people are at risk. This innovative project will develop a novel, rapid & chemical-
free procedure for extracting & concentrating aflatoxins. When integrated with down-stream diagnostic
advances, the extraction platform could enable a low-cost, sensitive, portable test system for on-site
aflatoxin monitoring, increasing ease & frequency of testing, & potentially improve decontamination. If
successful, the resultant increase in crop value & safety will bring about a step-change in on-farm
management.
platform for purification of aflatoxins from crops. Aflatoxins (toxins from storage mould) are a significant
threat to food security, particularly in developing nations. Testing & monitoring are vital but, due to
complex sample prep, high cost, inaccessibility & lack of information, aflatoxin testing is not thoroughly
implement & billions of people are at risk. This innovative project will develop a novel, rapid & chemical-
free procedure for extracting & concentrating aflatoxins. When integrated with down-stream diagnostic
advances, the extraction platform could enable a low-cost, sensitive, portable test system for on-site
aflatoxin monitoring, increasing ease & frequency of testing, & potentially improve decontamination. If
successful, the resultant increase in crop value & safety will bring about a step-change in on-farm
management.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
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CROP INNOVATIONS CIO | £25,280 | £ 25,280 |
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Participant |
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CROP-INNOVATIONS | £98,616 | £ 98,616 |
ANDREW SERGEANT | £33,444 | £ 18,394 |
SELF HELP AFRICA (UK) | £13,660 | £ 13,660 |
CROP INNOVATIONS | ||
SECURE HARVESTS LIMITED | £39,854 | £ 21,920 |
BORA BIOTECH | £46,049 | £ 25,409 |
AGSENZE LTD | £33,800 | £ 18,590 |
INNOVATE UK |
People |
ORCID iD |
Heather Sanders (Project Manager) |