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Aspergillus Toxins and Taxonomy

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The Genus Aspergillus

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Members of the genus Aspergillus and its close relative Penicillium, are the dominant fungal contaminants of stored products, foods and feedstuffs. Both genera produce harmful mycotoxins and therefore, correct identification at the species level is of paramount importance.

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Kozakiewicz, Z. (1994). Aspergillus Toxins and Taxonomy. In: Powell, K.A., Renwick, A., Peberdy, J.F. (eds) The Genus Aspergillus . Federation of European Microbiological Societies Symposium Series, vol 69. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-0981-7_23

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