Effect of Biodegradable Coatings on the Growth of <i>Aspergillus flavus</i> In Vitro, on Maize Grains, and on the Quality of Tortillas during Storage
The fungus <i>Aspergillus flavus</i> causes serious damage to maize grains and its by-products, such as tortilla. Currently, animal and plant derivatives, such as chitosan and propolis, and plant extract residues, respectively, are employed as alternatives of synthetic fungicides. The ob...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-07-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/14/4545 |