Use of native Aspergillus flavus strains to prevent aflatoxin contamination
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Agriculture
InventorPeter J. Cotty
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Abstract
Methods and compositions are provided for the control or prevention of aflatoxin contamination of agricultural commodities. Non-toxigenic strains of Aspergillus flavus are shown to inhibit aflatoxin production by toxigenic strains. Additionally, the non-toxigenic strains produce a factor in culture that alone inhibits aflatoxin production by toxigenic strains.
Claims3
A biologically pure culture of Aspergillus flavus having the identifying characteristics of strain NRRL 18543, wherein said identifying characteristics include the ability to inhibit aflatoxin production by native aflatoxin producing strains of Aspergillus flavus and hence reduce aflatoxin contamination of agricultural commodities.
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