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Patulin

Patulin is a mycotoxin produced by a variety of molds, particularly Aspergillus and Penicillium. It is commonly found in rotting apples, and the amount of patulin in apple products is generally viewed as a measure of the quality of the apples used in production. It is not a particularly potent toxin, but a number of studies have shown that it is genotoxic, which has led to some theories that it may be a carcinogen, though animal studies have remained inconclusive. Patulin is also an antibiotic. Several countries have instituted patulin restrictions in apple products. The World Health Organization recommends a maximum concentration of 50 µg/L in apple juice.

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claviform
Jan 01, 1988; Webster's NewWorld Dictionary 01-01-1988 clav|i|form (klav' form) adj. clavate Copyright 1994, 1991, 1988 Simon & Schuster,...
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A new species of edible yam (Dioscorea L.) from western Madagascar
Apr 01, 2005; Summary. A new species of yam from Western Madagascar, Dioscorea sterilis O. Weber & Wilkin, is described and illustrated. It...
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An endangered new species of edible yam (Dioscorea, Dioscoreaceae) from Western Madagascar and its conservation
Jan 01, 2008; Summary. A new species of Dioscorea from Morondava prefecture in Western Madagascar is described. Dioscorea bako Wilkin differs...
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