mycotoxicology
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Mycotoxicology — is the branch of mycology that focuses on analyzing and studying the toxins produced by fungus, known as Mycotoxins. As many microorganisms, fungus produce toxins as a response of biological stress in the environment, like lower nutrients or… … Wikipedia
mycotoxicology — (mi ko tok si kol o je) The study of fungal toxins and their effects on various organisms … Dictionary of microbiology
Abraham Z. Joffe — (1909 2000) was Professor of Mycology and Mycotoxicology at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem. Dr. Joffe s professional interests were centered primarily in toxigenic fungi associated with production of mycotoxins (aflatoxins, trichothecenes, and… … Wikipedia
poison — poisoner, n. poisonless, adj. poisonlessness, n. /poy zeuhn/, n. 1. a substance with an inherent property that tends to destroy life or impair health. 2. something harmful or pernicious, as to happiness or well being: the poison of slander. 3.… … Universalium
Mycology — Mushrooms are a kind of fungal reproductive structure Mycology (from the Greek μύκης, mukēs, meaning fungus ) is the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi, including their genetic and biochemical properties, their taxonomy and their … Wikipedia
Foodborne illness — Food safety Terms Foodborne illness Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) … Wikipedia
Mycotoxin — A mycotoxin (from Greek μύκης (mykes, mukos) “fungus” and Latin (toxicum) “poison”)[1][2] is a toxic secondary metabolite produced by organisms of the fungus kingdom, commonly known as molds.[3][4] The term ‘mycotoxin’ is usually reserved for the … Wikipedia
