Occurrence of Black Aspergilli and Ochratoxin A on Grapes in Italy

Ochratoxin A (OTA) in wine is linked to contamination by several Aspergillus species. In 2003–2007, grape samples collected in Italy were surveyed for the presence of OTA and OTA-producing fungi. A. niger aggregate was the prevalent species. A. carbonarius, which is considered the main source of OTA...

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Main Authors: Lucchetta, Gianluca, Bazzo, Irene, Cortivo, Gianluca Dal, Stringher, Lisa, Bellotto, Diego, Borgo, Michele, Angelini, Elisa
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: MDPI 2010
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3153195/