حسین صارمی - دانشگاه زنجان
سید محمود اخوت - دانشگاه زنجان

Pistachio product makes a special importance in the agricultural production of Iran and is one of the main portion of non-petroleum exportation. Aflatoxin as secondary metabolites produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus on pistachio fruits is toxic and reduces our competition in global pistachio markets.. It is necessary that Iran observe international standards and make investments in marketing . We have to find new target markets for this product, particularly by eliminating fungal infection and aflatoxin production . In this study, existing position and challenges of major pistachio producing and its exporting in Iran and other countries are considered and a number of strategies are recommended. Keyword: Pistachio, Aflatoxin, Aspergillus, exporting