食品伙伴網導讀：2009年7月10日，歐盟擬啟動一項科研計劃，旨在研究氣候對谷物中黃曲霉毒素的影響。

    原文報道：

The European Food Safety Authority has launched a call for proposals to study the potential increase in aflatoxin B1 in cereals in the EU as a result of climate change. Aflatoxin B1 is a mycotoxin produced by moulds which grow on certain cereals including maize, wheat and rice. It is particularly prevalent in hot and humid climates and is carcinogenic.

Based on different climate change scenarios, the aim of the project is to gather and analyse data on aflatoxin B1 in order to build predictive models, define scenarios and create maps highlighting potential future contamination of cereal crops. The results will help to inform any future work in this area by EFSA and give an indication of potential emerging food contamination by mycotoxins in the EU due to climate change.

The project is being coordinated by EFSA’s Emerging Risks Unit, which has identified this issue as a potential area of concern. Scientific organisations designated by the EU member states have until 7 September 2009 to submit proposals. The selected applicant(s) will receive a grant of up to €250,000 from EFSA.

• Call for proposals: Modelling, predicting and mapping the (re)emergence of aflatoxin B1 in cereals in the EU due to climate change

    詳情見：http://www.efsa.europa.eu/EFSA/efsa_locale-1178620753812_1211902671501.htm