Mycotoxins are a large and varied group of mold secondary metabolites. They are all produced by fungi and have toxic effects against vertebrates and other organisms, but they are made by different biosynthetic pathways and they have an extremely wide range of pharmacological effects. They span a range of important genera, such as Aspergillus, Fusarium and Penicillium. Mycotoxins have been reviewed many times but this monograph touches on fresh territory: it includes new analytical methods for detection; the adoption of an ancient Mexican process for detoxification of aflatoxins, mycotoxin reduction through plant breeding and integrated management practices and an overview of natural aflatoxininhibitors from medicinal plants. Recent research findings with emphasis on aflatoxins, ochratoxins, selected trichothecenes, and zearalenone are discussedas well as the potential use of mycotoxins as agents of bioterrorism.
- ISBN: 978-3-642-00724-8
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 350
- Fecha Publicación: 12/08/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés