Fusarium species : their biology and toxicology

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Fusarium species : their biology and toxicology

Abraham Z. Joffe

Wiley, c1986

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"A Wiley-Interscience publication."

Bibliography: p. 479-565

Includes index

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Description

This clear, in-depth guide describes the Fusarium genus and its toxins - a group of plant pathogens associated with fatal outbreaks of alimentary toxic Aleukia disease in man, and implicated as the active agent in "yellow rain." Noted authority Abraham Joffe presents new and original research into the chemistry, biochemical and toxilogical properties, and effects of the four major groups of fusariotoxins: trichothecenes and zearalenone and their derivates, moniliformin, and butenolide.

Table of Contents

Brief Historical Background of Fusariotoxicoses. Toxic Fusarium Species and Varieties in Nature and in Laboratory Conditions. Principal Toxins Produced by Fusarium Species. Antifungal, Antiprotozoal and Insecticidal Effects of Toxic Fusarium Species. Phytotoxic Effect of Fusarium Species. Effects of Fusariotoxins in Humans. Human Infections Associated with Fusarium Species. Fusariotoxicoses in Laboratory Animals. Fusariotoxicoses in Domestic Animals. Taxonomic Problems of the Genus Fusarium. On the Question of Yellow Rain. Appendix.

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