Ergot Alkaloids Mycotoxins in Cereals and Cereal-Derived Food Products: Characteristics, Toxicity, Prevalence, and Control Strategies

Ergot alkaloids (EAs) are a group of mycotoxins that are mainly produced from the plant pathogen <i>Claviceps</i>. <i>Claviceps purpurea</i> is one of the most important species, being a major producer of EAs that infect more than 400 species of monocotyledonous plants. Rye,...

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Main Author: Sofia Agriopoulou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Agronomy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/11/5/931