aflatoxin

Examples of aflatoxin in the following topics:

• Deuteromycota: The Imperfect Fungi

  • Many imperfect fungi cause serious diseases, either directly as parasites (which infect both plants and humans), or as producers of potent toxic compounds, as seen in the aflatoxins released by fungi of the genus Aspergillus.

• Fungi as Plant, Animal, and Human Pathogens

  • Aflatoxins are toxic, carcinogenic compounds released by fungi of the genus Aspergillus.
  • Periodically, harvests of nuts and grains are tainted by aflatoxins, leading to massive recall of produce.