ARS Patent:A METHOD FOR THE CONTROL OR PREVENTION OF AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION USING A NON-TOXIGENIC STRAIN OF ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS (TITLE CHANGED BY EXAMINER) patent (5294442)

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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)

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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

Industry Keywords:

corn, cotton, fungicide, herbicide, environment, food safety