Mycotoxins
Abstract
This chapter introduces the reader to the most important toxins synthesized by different microfungi (micromycetes) in suitable environmental conditions on different food plants. The discussion includes structure, distribution, fungal growth conditions, toxic effects with mechanisms including carcinogenicity of aflatoxins, ochratoxins, sterigmatocystin, zearalenone, fumonisins, trichothecenes, patulin, citrinin and citreoviridin, and ergot toxins. Special attention is paid to aflatoxins as the most toxic and carcinogenic mycotoxins.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food
Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis
Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 237–256
- Publication date
- 9 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter