Destruction of toxic fungi with low concentrations of methyl bromide

Appl Microbiol. 1970 Nov;20(5):845-6. doi: 10.1128/am.20.5.845-846.1970.

Abstract

Aspergillus parasiticus and Penicillium rubrum spores at the level of 10(4) to 10(5) / g were completely killed by prolonged exposure to 30 to 45 mg of methyl bromide per liter.

MeSH terms

  • Aflatoxins / analysis
  • Antifungal Agents / pharmacology*
  • Aspergillus / drug effects*
  • Aspergillus / growth & development
  • Bromides / pharmacology*
  • Chromatography, Thin Layer
  • Drug Resistance, Microbial
  • Oryza
  • Penicillium / drug effects*
  • Penicillium / growth & development
  • Spores / drug effects
  • Spores / growth & development
  • Water / analysis

Substances

  • Aflatoxins
  • Antifungal Agents
  • Bromides
  • Water