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The main objectives of Project P- K.K.05.1.1.02.0023: Investigation of the impact of climate change on the development of molds, mycotoxins, and grain quality with proposed measures

Frequent weather disasters, heavy rainfall, extremely high, and/or low temperatures result in the development of moulds and mycotoxins on various crops that affect the development of diseases in plants, animals and humans, and contribute to the reduction of grain quality. In the Republic of Croatia, there is currently no systematic monitoring of the occurrence of mould and mycotoxins from the field to the final product, so it is extremely important to take measures to protect crops using pre- harvest, harvest, and storage measures. Proper variety selection for individual climatic areas is one of the essential factors for successful yield and safe production. The aim of this project is to isolate and identify all moulds and mycotoxins that will develop on cereals during their growth and harvest or immediately after harvest and in warehouses. Sampling will be carried out in northern, central, and eastern Croatia. According to the obtained data, an algorithm will be established to assess the impact of climate change on the occurrence of molds and mycotoxins, as well as on the nutritional composition of cereals. Models with guidelines for dealing with different climatic situations will benefit the agricultural sector in order to approach the protection of cereals from possible weather conditions in a timely and proper manner. The results of this project will provide insight into the food safety of cereals as the basic food of every food pyramid, in order to protect human health and prevent the development of chronic diseases.

Cereals ; Food safety ; Health ; Monitoring ; Safe production

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