Mycotoxins are secondary products produced by fungi in cereals and are frequently found in
the livestock industry as contaminants of farm animal feed. Studies analyzing feed …

Ochratoxins (OTs) are a group of mycotoxins produced by Aspergillus and Penicillium spp.
which are ubiquitous. They infect the crops during pre-and post-harvest conditions and …

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin produced by several species of Aspergillus and
Penicillium fungi that structurally consists of a para-chlorophenolic group containing a …

The genus Aspergillus is one of the most important filamentous fungal genera. Aspergillus
species are used in the fermentation industry, but they are also responsible of various plant …

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin widely found in various foods and feeds that have a
deleterious effect on humans and animals. It has been shown that OTA causes multiorgan …

Aspergillus section Nigri includes some of the most important species for biotechnology and
its species are of widespread occurrence. During our surveys of various food products and …

Fungi are commonly present in the environment and can grow under favorable conditions
on an extensive variety of substrates. During harvesting, handling, storage, and distribution …

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is one of the most important mycotoxins that is found in food and feed
products. It has proven toxic properties, being primarily known for its nephrotoxicity and …

Abstract Members of Aspergillus section Nigri (formerly A. niger group) are distributed
worldwide and are regarded as common food spoilage fungi. Some of them are widely used …

One of the largest food commodities exported from the developing countries to the rest of the
world, cocoa has gained increasing attention on the global market—raising many questions …