Fumonisin and ochratoxin-producing strains of Aspergillus section Nigri are associated with onion (Allium cepa L.) bulbs sold in markets in southwest Nigeria

Introduction: Onion bulbs are edible, nutritious vegetables and spices. In Nigeria, mass propagation of onion seedlings is limited due to infection of the onion bulbs by Aspergillus section Nigri, especially Aspergillus niger strains. Mycotoxin-producing A. niger strains are detrimental to public he...

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Main Authors: Esuola, C.O., Ortega-Beltran, A.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Frontiers Media 2025
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/175249

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