A farmer broadcasting Aflasafe Aspergillus in sorghum seedcoat Aspergillus and Fusarium colonized maize Boxes of Aflasafe Maize free of fungal growth - Clean maize Colonized and clean groundnut grains Maize cobs colonized by fungus Maize cobs colonized with Aspergillus Improper drying of grains Atoxigenic and toxigenic strains Maize storage in Cameroon Maize cobs colonized with Aspergillus White maize cobs colonized with Aspergillus Farmers happily displaying Aflasafe Aflasafe application in groundnut field Aflasafe application on farms Aflatoxin infected maize Aflatoxin infected maize Aspergillus infected maize Fungus colonized maize Maize cob colonized with Aspergillus Maize cobs colonized by fungus Maize cobs colonized by fungus Fusarium and Aspergillus colonized maize Wet cobs for colonization of species Aflasafe - a biological control agent against aflatoxin Aflasafe - a biological control agent against aflatoxin Aflasafe - a biological control agent against aflatoxin Aflasafe controls aflatoxin in maize and groundnut Aflasafe arrives INERA in Burkina Faso IITA researcher and INERA staff pose with cartons of Aflasafe Staff off-loading cartons of Aflasafe at INERA in Burkina Cartons of Aflasafe arrive INERA in Burkina Faso INERA staff checks on cartons of Aflasafe in Burkina Faso Joseph Atehnkeng explains key points on Aflasafe at INERA IITA and INERA staff reading through Aflasafe leaflets Joseph Atehnkeng (in white hat) explains how Aflasafe works Farmers in a training session on how to apply Aflasafe Researchers check on soil samples collected in maize field Soil sample collection in Burkina Faso Researchers record data on soil samples collected Joseph Atehnkeng and farmers in a maize field in Burkina Faso Researcher collects soil sample in maize field Farmers collect soil samples in maize field Introduction of Aflasafe in PABSO in Burkina Faso Introduction of Aflasafe to control aflatoxin in maize and groundnuts in PABSO, Burkina Faso Introduction of Aflasafe to control aflatoxin in maize and groundnuts in PABSO, Burkina Faso Instructions for collection of soil and grain samples for testing aflasafe efficacy Introduction of Aflasafe in AGRIFASO in Burkina Faso Weeevils damage groundnuts Introduction of Aflasafe in AGRIFASO in Burkina Faso AGRIFASO official inspects Aflasafe on its arrival in Burkina Faso Traditional storage structure Traditional storage structure Maize field in Burkina Faso Maize inflorescence Researchers and farmers in a training session in groundnuts field Farmers train on the use of GPS in Burkina Faso Farmer uses GPS in groundnut field Sporulation on moist soil after days of Aflasafe application Spores produce by atoxigenic strains on sorghum grain carrier Spores of the atoxigenic strains naturally blown by air and moved by insects from soil surface to maize cobs Boxes of Aflasafe on display Laboratory staff working on Aflasafe in group photo Researchers inspect farmer's cowpea field Researchers in deep discussion inspecting aflatoxin-contaminated field Researchers inspect maize plants in Kano Infected maize plants Researchers inspect infected maize plants in Kano Infected maize plants Sporulation on sorghum carrier Sporulation on sorghum carrier Maize grains colonized by Aspergillus species Correct method of drying maize on tarpaulin Improper maize storage facility Improper maize storage facility Contaminated maize cob Good storage facility Improper method of drying grain on the road side Stem borer infested maize plants Farmers interact with extension agent on the benefits of Aflasafe Extension agent interviews farmers on the price and uses of Aflasafe Harvested maize cobs in Kano Harvested maize cobs in Kano Broken shells expose groundnut to aflatoxin infection Women harvest groundnut in groundnut field Boxes of Aflasafe Charity Mutegi enlightens farmers on the use of Aflasafe Farmers collect soil sample in Kenya Farmer collect soil sample in Kenya Field workers measure the size of field before aflasafe application Charity Mutegi and farmers in a training session Soil samples collected in maize field Boxes of Aflasafe arrive KARI's laboratory in Kenya Transpotation of inoculum in Kenya Receipt of inoculum in Kenya Receipt of inoculum in Kenya Receipt of inoculum in Kenya Packages of Aflasafe Researchers measure and record weight of Aflasafe Technician measures Aflasafe into smaller pieces Aflasafe application Mutegi instructs technicians on Aflasafe application Aflasafe application Aflasafe application Aflasafe application Aflasafe application Aflasafe application Inoculum in the field before sporulation Field workers ready to apply Aflasafe Improper maize cob for harvesting Fallen maize plants with cobs improper for harvesting Drying infected and uninfected maize cobs contaminate the whole harvest Contaminated maize cobs Fallen and exposed maize cob improper for harvesting Harvesting of maize cobs in raised sack to avoid soil contamination Sun drying maize on sack reduces fungi infection Improper method of drying maize on ground Improper method of drying maize on ground Harvesting of maize cobs in raised sack to avoid soil contamination Harvesting groundnuts in a bowl Improper method of drying groundnut Improper maize cob for harvesting Dr. J. Atehnkeng in a training session with extension agents in Kaduna Man interpretes during aflatoxin management training session Extension agents in aflatoxin training session in Kaduna Dr. Joseph Atehnkeng facilitates a training session in Kaduna Dr. Joseph Atehnkeng trains extension agents to select good and quality maize cobs for harvest Dr. Joseph Atehnkeng trains extension agents to select good and quality maize cobs for harvest Dr. J. Atehnkeng shows extension agents improper maize cob for harvest Training on pre and post harvest management of aflatoxin in maize Clean and quality maize cobs on erect plants good for harvesting Improper maize cob for harvesting Farmer and children proud of their maize harvest Cleaning and packaging maize into sacks Sun drying maize on the spread sheet to avoid soil contamination Threshing maize with fabricated threshing machine Improper placement of maize on the ground Proper placement of maize on spread sheet to avoid soil contamination Soybean seeds under observation in laboratory Aflasafe deployment in Kaduna Aflasafe deployment in Kaduna Aflasafe deployment in Kaduna Teenagers in agriculture Aflasafe deployment in groundnut field in Kaduna Farmer removes weeds before aflasafe application Maize field in Kaduna Aflasafe application Insects move spores from soil surface to maize plants Inoculum in groundnut field Aflasafe deployment in Kaduna Aflasafe deployment in Kaduna Aflasafe deployment in Kaduna Aflasafe deployment in Kaduna Dr. J. Atehnkeng demonstrates how to apply aflasafe in a field Aflasafe application after a training session Farmer reads through aflasafe leaflet in maize field Farmers display aflasafe box in Kaduna Aflasafe treated bags of maize Bags of maize in a store treated with aflasafe Local maize storage facility Boxes of aflasafe at IITA in 2009 Dr. Ranajit Bandyopadhyay checks on aflasafe packages Staff load aflasafe boxes get ready for deployment Labelling aflasafe containers in 2009 at IITA Ibadan Inoculum production chain before deploment in 2009 Inoculum production chain before deploment in 2009 Inoculum production chain before deployment in 2009 Preparing grains for drying after colonization Boxes of aflasafe on display Packages of aflasafe on display Aflasafe in a box Inoculum production chain in the laboratory Aflasafe production Inoculum preparation Aflasafe production Inoculum preparation Sterilizing sorghum in autoclave machine Inoculum production Counting spores with microscope Aflasafe production - Mixing inoculum with sorghum Aflasafe production - Adding inoculum into sorghum grains Spores in the field Local maize storage barn Local maize storage barn Tying maize cobs on the tree for storage Correct method of drying groundnut on tarpauline Tying maize cobs on the tree for storage Groundnut colonized by Aspergillus species Woman shelling groundnut with local sheller in Senegal Shelling groundnut by hands in Senegal Shelling groundnut with mortal in Senegal Aflasafe awareness meeting with farmers in Senegal Shelling groundnut with local shellers Winnowing groundnut in Senegal Maize cob colonized by Aspergillus species Aspergillus on cracked maize. Aflasafe awareness meeting with farmers Distribution of aflasafe to farmers Distribution of aflasafe to farmers Extension agent shows contaminated cob to farmers Farmers reading through training leaflets Farmers reading through training leaflets Field demonstration on aflasafe application Aflasafe trial monitor by NAFDAC regulators Aspergillus parasiticus Aspergillus tamarii Healthy maize cobs Healthy maize grains Improper method of placing groundnut on bare ground L-strain of Aspergillus flavus Negative complementation in a VCG test Positive complementation in a VCG test Dr. Ranajit Bandyopadhyay in a discussion with NAFDAC officials Traditional storage structure for maize and groundnut Training farmers in the field on how to apply aflasafe Training farmers in the field on how to apply aflasafe Unnamed taxon SBG Receipt of inoculum in Senegal Young farmers in Senegal Aflasafe in bags ready for transportation at IITA-BIP Training participants visit IITA-BIP Aflasafe production at IITA-BIP Aflasafe production at IITA-BIP Aflasafe production at IITA-BIP PAO training participants visit Aflasafe production unit at IITA-BIP Dr. Akinwumi Adesina checks on aflasafe Dr. Adesina critically examines aflasafe leaflet at IITA-Ibadan Dr. Joseph Atehnkeng explains displayed products to Dr. Akin Adesina Dr. Akinwumi Adesina poses with pack of Aflasafe IITA DG explains points on displayed products at IITA BIP IITA DG, Dr. Sanginga and Dr. Akin Adesina embrace Nodumax at IITA BIP Dr. Dianda introduces NoduMax to Agric. Minister and his entourage at IITA-Ibadan Dr. Akin Adesina reads through NoduMax pamphlets NoduMax production at IITA BIP IITA DG, Dr. Sanginga shows more light on NoduMax production Africa Rising, SARD-SC, Cassava Weed Management Project and WASCO visit IITA BIP Africa Rising, SARD-SC, Cassava Weed Management Project and WASCO visit IITA BIP Cassava Transformation Group visits IITA BIP in Ibadan Peat soil for NoduMax production Cassava Transformation Group makes tour to IITA BIP Cassava Transformation Group makes tour to IITA BIP Communication Office makes tour to IITA BIP IITA International School staff visit BIP, NoduMax section Staff feel the texture of peat soil prior to NoduMax production IITA International School staff visit BIP, Aflasafe unit Project Admnistration Office and Capacity Dev. Office visit BIP in Ibadan Project Admnistration Office and Capacity Dev. Office visit IITA BIP Manual mixer at IITA BIP Autoclave at NoduMax in IITA BIP, IITA-Ibadan Project Admnistration Office and Capacity Dev. Office visit IITA BIP Aflasafe Production Unit at IITA BIP Technicians at work at IITA BIP, Aflasafe session German Consul General to Nigeria, Ingo Herbert visits Aflasafe plant Field workers applying aflasafe to maize plants IITA scientist, Dr. C. Mutegi wins the 2013 Norman Borlaug Award Charity Mutegi during the press conference IITA scientist, Charity Mutegi wins the 2013 Norman Borlaug Award Charity Mutegi with Swaminathan, the first World Food Prize Charity receives World Food Prize Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application Borlaugs with Charity Mutegi ATTC Managing Director, Abdou Konlambigue (standing) discussing with project team in a 3-day workshop at IITA-Ibadan Launching of aflasafe KE01 in Nairobi, Kenya. Launching of aflasafe KE01 and Business meeting in Nairobi, Kenya Launching of aflasafe KE01 and Business meeting in Nairobi, Kenya Aflasafe KE01 launchers addressing the media IITA and partners launch aflasafe KE01 in Nairobi, Launching of aflasafe KE01 Pathology and Mycotoxin/Aflasafe Unit continues outstanding record with multiple BoT awards Pathology and Mycotoxin/Aflasafe Unit continues outstanding record with multiple BoT awards