Effect of aflatoxin B1 on chlorophyll, nucleic acid and protein contents in maize

Abstract

Aflatoxin B1 significantly lowered the contents of nucleic acids (DNA, RNA) and protein (both quantitative and qualitative) of germinating seeds of maize cv. Suwan Composite and also the contents of chlorophylls and carotenoids in seedlings. The extent of inhibition depended on the concentration of toxin.