An overview on molecular markers for detection of ochratoxigenic fungi in coffee neans
Ochratoxin A (OTA) is one of the most abundant food-contaminating mycotoxins. Its occurrence in several agricultural commodities has been considered a worldwide problem. This toxin is mainly produced by Aspergillus species. OTA has nephrotoxic, immunosuppressive, and carcinogenic effects and consequ...
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| Language: | English |
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Instituto de Tecnologia do Paraná (Tecpar)
2009-11-01
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| Series: | Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-89132009000700001 |