Sucrose aflatoxin production

The influence of various carbohydrates supplied as sole carbon sources on growth and aflatoxin production by A. flavus, actually A. parasiticus, is shown in Table IV (8). The fungus grew and produced some aflatoxin on all of the carbohydrates tested except lactose. The highest yields of aflatoxin were produced from glucose and sucrose. 

The effect of sucrose concentration on aflatoxin production by A. flavus is shown in Table V (13). The highest yields were produced with 15 and 20% sucrose in a 2% yeast extract medium. 

Table V. Influence of Sucrose Concentration on Aflatoxin Production by Aspergillus flavus...

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