Mycological and toxicological analysis of peanuts and derivatives

The filamentous fungi Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus parasiticus and Aspergillus nomius produce toxins, which are secondary metabolites called aflatoxins. These toxin-producing species grow rapidly on peanuts and cereals in favorable conditions of temperature and humidity. Their toxins can either c...

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Main Authors: Robson Lima, Douglas Melquíades Fortunato de Oliveira, Luciana Rosa Alves Rufino, Marcelo Fabiano Gomes Boriolo, Alessandra Cristina Pupin Silvério, José Antônio Dias Garcia, João Evangelista Fiorini, Nelma Mello Silva Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: São Paulo State University (UNESP) 2012-07-01
Series:Revista de Ciências Farmacêuticas Básica e Aplicada
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Online Access:http://rcfba.fcfar.unesp.br/index.php/ojs/article/view/276