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. Ed(S): Rai, Mahendra; Varma, Ajit - Mycotoxins in Food, Feed and Bioweapons - 9783642425967 - V9783642425967
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Mycotoxins in Food, Feed and Bioweapons

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Description for Mycotoxins in Food, Feed and Bioweapons Paperback. Mycotoxins have toxic effects against vertebrates and other organisms. This book discusses recent research with emphasis on aflatoxins, ochratoxins, selected trichothecenes, and zearalenone as well as the potential use of mycotoxins as agents of bioterrorism. Editor(s): Rai, Mahendra; Varma, Ajit. Num Pages: 423 pages. BIC Classification: MMG; PSB; PSG; TDCT; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 646.

Mycotoxins are made by different biosynthetic pathways, and they have an extremely wide range of pharmacological effects. This book will update readers on several cutting-edge aspects of mycotoxin research, including topics such as: new analytical methods for detection; the adoption of an ancient Mexican process for detoxification of aflatoxins; mycotoxin management in Ireland, Lithuania and South America; mycotoxin reduction through plant breeding and integrated management practices; and natural aflatoxin inhibitors from medicinal plants. Further contributions examine ochratoxins, selected trichothecenes, zearalenone, and aflatoxin-like gene clusters, as well as sclerotial development in Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus. Of particular interest are the ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
423
Condition
New
Number of Pages
405
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642425967
SKU
V9783642425967
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

Reviews for Mycotoxins in Food, Feed and Bioweapons
From the reviews: “The book is organized into three general areas. They are: Biology and biotechnology, Agriculture and food, and Toxicology and bioweapons. … Information is presented in sufficient depth to engage readers with an interest in mycotoxins or mycology. Researchers looking for a compendium of recent and relevant information on mycotoxins should consider adding this book to their ... Read more

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