Production of cyclopiazonic acid by Aspergillus tamarii Kita

Appl Environ Microbiol. 1983 Dec;46(6):1435-7. doi: 10.1128/aem.46.6.1435-1437.1983.

Abstract

Production of the mycotoxin cyclopiazonic acid by Aspergillus tamarii Kita is reported for the first time. Examination of 23 isolates of the fungus showed that 22 produced the toxin under the culture conditions utilized.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Aspergillus / metabolism*
  • Food Contamination
  • Food Microbiology
  • Indoles / metabolism*
  • Mycotoxins / biosynthesis*

Substances

  • Indoles
  • Mycotoxins
  • cyclopiazonic acid