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GENETIC ANALYSIS OF OCHRATOXIN A BIOSYNTHESIS IN ASPERGILLUS

Objective

1) Identify and sequence key genes involved in ochratoxin biosynthesis from Aspergillus alliaceus and A. ochraceus. 2) Evaluate environmental regulation of expression of ochratoxin biosynthesis genes. 3) Develop molecular markers for detection of potentially ochratoxin-contaminated food products and environmental samples.

Investigators
Palumbo, Jeffrey
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2004
End date
2009
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
5325-42000-035-02R
Accession number
408970
Categories
Natural Toxins
Mycotoxins
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