Poisonous Fungi And Plants Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What strains of fungi molds produce Aflatoxins?
A
Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus
2
Q
What common agriculture crops were affected by Aflatoxins?
A
Corn, peanuts, cottonseed, rice, nuts, cereal grains and fruit
3
Q
What are mycotoxins?
A
Toxic substance produced by fungi. Can be in food long after the fungus has died.
4
Q
What are the affects of aflatoxins?
A
Potent carcinogenic
Affects the transcription of genetic info
Resulted metabolites increase risk of liver tumors and degenerate
