Occurrence of trichothecene mycotoxins in Brazilian corn-based food products
Development and comparison of two multiresidue methods for mycotoxin analysis in p...
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Author(s): |
Adriana Queiroz de Oliveira
Total Authors: 1
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Document type: | Master's Dissertation |
Press: | Campinas, SP. |
Institution: | Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Faculdade de Engenharia de Alimentos |
Defense date: | 2001-02-08 |
Examining board members: |
Lucia Maria Valente Soares
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Advisor: | Lucia Maria Valente Soares |
Abstract | |
The trichothecenes are secondary metabolites produced by species of Fusarium, Myrothecium, Cephalosporium, Verticimonosporium, Stachybotrys and Trichothecium. These mycotoxins can cause vomiting, angina becrótica, diarrhea, anorexia, haematological disorders, neurological disorders, destruction of bone marrow and widespread bleeding, followed or not the death (AU) |