Naslov
Biology and ecology of mycotoxigenic Aspergillus species as related to economic and health concerns

Autori
Wilson, M.David ; Mubatanhema, Wellington ; Jurjevic, Zeljko

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, ostalo

Skup
Annual Meeting of the American Chemical Society

Mjesto i datum
Sjedinjene Američke Države, 21.08.2000. - 23.08.2000

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
aspergillus; aflatoxins; ochratoxins; cyclopiazonic acid; patulin; sterigmatocystein; gliotoxin; citrinin; mycotoxins

Sažetak
The fungal genus Aspergillus was established in 1729, and includes species that are adapted to a wide range of environmental conditions. Many aspergilli produce mycotoxins in foods that may be toxic, mutagenic or carcinogenic in animals. Most of the Aspergillus species are soil fungi or saprophytes but some are capable of causing decay in storage, disease in plants or invasive disease in humans and animals. Major agricultural commodities affected before or after harvest by fungal growth and mycotoxins include corn, peanuts, cottonseed, rice, tree nuts, cereal grains, and fruits. Animal products (meat, milk and eggs) can become contaminated because of diet. Aspergillus flavus, A. parasiticus, A. ochraceus, A. niger, A. fumigatus and other aspergilli produce mycotoxins of concern. These include the aflatoxins and ochratoxins, as well as cyclopiazonic acid, patulin, sterigmatocystin, gliotoxin, citrinin and other potentially toxic metabolites.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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