Minimal moisture content for growth and aflatoxin production by Aspergillus parasiticus in mixed feeds.
Minimal moisture content for growth and aflatoxin production by Aspergillus parasiticus in mixed feeds was studied. Minimal moisture content for growth is 16.51% +/- 0.45. Very low amounts of aflatoxins are accumulated at days 1 or 2 after the growth started when the initial moisture content of the mixed feed was 17% or lower; on the other hand, significant amounts of aflatoxin are detected when it was 18% or higher.
D000348:Aflatoxins / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D000821:Animal Feed; D000818:Animals; D001230:Aspergillus / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000378:metabolism; D002645:Chickens; D006224:Cricetinae; D005260:Female; D005516:Food Microbiology; D006813:Humidity
D000348:Aflatoxins