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Effect of lithium on aflatoxin biosynthesis by certain strains of Aspergillus flavus group

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The effect of lithium on growth and aflatoxin production in chemically defined medium was studied on three aflatoxigenic strains of Asperigillus flavus group. The three strains used differed in their aflatoxin producing capacities. The possible mechanism of lithium induced stimulation of aflatoxin biosynthesis is discussed.

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  1. Mycology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Delhi, 110007, Delhi, India

    R. K. Bhatnagar & K. G. Mukerji

  2. Department of Biochemistry, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi, 110007, Delhi, India

    K. K. Maggon & T. A. Venkitasubramanian

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Bhatnagar, R.K., Mukerji, K.G., Maggon, K.K. et al. Effect of lithium on aflatoxin biosynthesis by certain strains of Aspergillus flavus group. European J. Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol. 7, 99–102 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00522484

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