Ageratum conyzoides essential oil as aflatoxin suppressor of Aspergillus flavus

Aflatoxin B 1 (AFB 1) is a highly toxic and carcinogenic metabolite produced by Aspergillus species on food and agricultural commodities. Inhibitory effects of essential oil of Ageratum conyzoides, on the mycelial growth and aflatoxin B 1 production by Aspergillus flavus were studied. Cultures were...

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Published in:	International journal of food microbiology Vol. 137; no. 1; pp. 55 - 60
Main Authors:	Nogueira, Juliana H.C., Gonçalez, Edlayne, Galleti, Silvia R., Facanali, Roseane, Marques, Márcia O.M., Felício, Joana D.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 31-01-2010 Elsevier
Subjects:	Aflatoxin B1 - antagonists & inhibitors Aflatoxin B1 - biosynthesis Aflatoxin B1 - toxicity Aflatoxins Ageratum - chemistry Ageratum conyzoides Antifungal Agents - chemistry Antifungal Agents - pharmacology Aroma and flavouring agent industries Aspergillus flavus Aspergillus flavus - drug effects Aspergillus flavus - growth & development Aspergillus flavus - metabolism Aspergillus flavus - ultrastructure Biological and medical sciences Essential oils Food Contamination - prevention & control Food industries Food Microbiology Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Microscopy, Electron, Transmission Plant Oils - chemistry Plant Oils - pharmacology Ultrastructure Aflatoxins Ageratum conyzoides Aspergillus flavus Ultrastructure Essential oils Fungi Toxin Mycotoxin Essential oil Fungi Imperfecti Aflatoxin
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