The Systematics and Biological Properties of Toxinogenic Fungi

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.authorFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
dc.contributor.organizationEconomy Division
dc.contributor.otherBilay, V. I.
dc.date.accessioned2019-04-28T19:47:12Z
dc.date.available2019-04-28T19:47:12Z
dc.date.issued1984
dc.descriptionThis document presents an overview of the systematics and biological properties of toxinogenic fungi. Addressing both fundamental and applied aspects, it describes the distinct morphological features, classification criteria, and reproductive strategies that set fungi apart as a separate kingdom, highlighting their unique combination of plant-like and animal-like characteristics. The narrative details key structural elements such as hyphae and mycelium, and elaborates on the complex reproductive cycles involving both sexual and asexual spores—critical for the dissemination and survival of fungi in diverse environments. Special emphasis is placed on genera of economic and medical relevance, including Penicillium, Aspergillus, Stachybotrys, Dendrodochium, and Fusarium, with descriptions of their growth patterns, toxin production, and ecological impact.en
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dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/28138
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number26 p.
dc.relation.ispartofInternational Training Course: Training Activities on Food Contamination Control And Monitoring With Special Reference To Mycotoxins
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjecttoxic substance
dc.subjecttoxicology
dc.subjectfood contamination
dc.subjectfungi
dc.subjectnutrition
dc.titleThe Systematics and Biological Properties of Toxinogenic Fungien
dc.typeCommunication or other resource

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