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A METHOD FOR THE CONTROL OR PREVENTION OF AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION USING A NON-TOXIGENIC STRAIN OF ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS (TITLE CHANGED BY EXAMINER)
Patent Number: 5294442
Docket Number: 11192
Serial Number: 7807333
Date Patented: 03/15/1994
Agency:
Agricultural Research Service
Issued:
March 15, 1994
Abstract:
The invention addresses methods and compositions to control or prevent 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.
Inventors:
| Peter J. Cotty |
| USDA, ARS, SRRC |
| New Orleans, LA |
| (504) 286-4391 |
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Industry Keywords:
corn, cotton, fungicide, herbicide, environment, food safety
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