Experimental short time production of aflatoxins by Aspergillus parasiticus in mixed feeds as related to various moisture contents

Mycopathologia. 1985 Oct;92(1):49-52. doi: 10.1007/BF00442659.

Abstract

Experimental short time production of aflatoxins in mixed feeds at 22, 28 and 37 degrees C as related to various moisture contents was studied. Growth of Aspergillus parasiticus was not observed in the meals with a moisture content ranging around 15% (22, 28 and 37 degrees C); the lowest quantifiable total aflatoxins at the fourth day was detected at 22 degrees C with 19.4% of moisture content; the higher total quantity of aflatoxins (113 mg/kg) was produced at 28 degrees C with 29.3% of moisture content. The ratio aflatoxin B1/aflatoxin G1 increased as the temperature raised.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aflatoxins / biosynthesis*
  • Animal Feed*
  • Aspergillus / growth & development*
  • Kinetics
  • Temperature
  • Water / analysis

Substances

  • Aflatoxins
  • Water