Gene expression as an indication for ochratoxin A biosynthesis in Penicillium nordicum

Mycotoxin Research

Volumn 23, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 13-21

  Schmidt Heydt, M ^a   Geisen, R ^a  

^a FEDERAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION AND FOOD   (Germany)

Author keywords

Gene expression; Growth parameter; Ochratoxin A; Pencillium nordicum

Indexed keywords

EID: 44949097300     PISSN: 01787888     EISSN: 18671632     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF02946019     Document Type: Conference Paper

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