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Recommendations concerning the chronic problem of misidentification of mycotoxigenic fungi associated with foods and feeds

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  1. BioCentrum-DTU, University of Denmark, Building 221, 2800, Lyngby, Denmark

    Jens C. Frisvad

  2. Center for Microbial Biotechnology, BioCentrum-DTU, Technical University of Denmark, Building 221, DK-2800, Lyngby, Denmark

    Kristian F. Nielsen

  3. Department of Applied Research and Services, Centraalbureau voor Schimmelcultures, Uppsalalaan 8, 3508, Utrecht, Netherlands

    Robert A. Samson

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Frisvad, J.C., Nielsen, K.F., Samson, R.A. (2006). Recommendations concerning the chronic problem of misidentification of mycotoxigenic fungi associated with foods and feeds. In: Hocking, A.D., Pitt, J.I., Samson, R.A., Thrane, U. (eds) Advances in Food Mycology. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 571. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-28391-9_2

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