Toxigenic fungal species and natural occurrence of mycotoxins in crops harvested in Argentina

CHIOTTA M.L.; FUMERO, M. V.; CENDOYA E.; PALAZZINI J. M.; ALANIZ ZANON M.S.; RAMIREZ M. L.; CHULZE S.N.

REVISTA ARGENTINA DE MICROBIOLOGíA

ASOCIACION ARGENTINA MICROBIOLOGIA

Lugar: Buenos Aires; Año: 2020 vol. 52 p. 339 - 347

0325-7541

Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by fungal species belonging mainly to Aspergillus, Fusarium, Penicillium and Alternaria genera, which can grow on a variety of crops including cereals, oilseeds and fruits. Consequently, their prevalence in foods and by-products not only affects human and animal health but also causes important losses in both domestic and international markets. This review provides data about toxigenic fungal species and mycotoxin occurrence on different crops commonly grown in Argentina. This information will be relevant in order to establish adequate management strategies to reduce the impact of mycotoxins in the food and feed chains and for the establishment of future legislation on maximum levels permitted of these fungal metabolites