Inhibitory effects of vitamins A and C on mycelial growth and aflatoxin production by Aspergillus parasiticus


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Authors

  • R.J. VERMA, P.J. RAVAL, D.N. MEHTA and H.C. DUBE Department of Zoology, University School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad 380 009

Keywords:

Aflatoxin, vitamin A, vitamin C

Abstract

Addition of vitamin A [retinol] or C [ascorbic acid] in SMKY liquid medium reduced aflatoxin production by A. parasiticus. At retinol concn of _1500 IU/ml mycelial growth and aflatoxin production was completely inhibited. Ascorbic acid at 10 mg/ml decreased mycelial mass by 29% and aflatoxin production by 90%. It is concluded that retinol and ascorbic acid could be safely added to food products to retard mycelial growth.

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Vol. 49 No. 1 (1996): Indian Phytopathology

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D.N. MEHTA and H.C. DUBE, R. V. P. R. (2002). Inhibitory effects of vitamins A and C on mycelial growth and aflatoxin production by Aspergillus parasiticus. Indian Phytopathology, 49(1), 98-100. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IPPJ/article/view/20045