Biodegradation of Ochratoxin A by Bacterial Strains Isolated from Vineyard Soils
Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin with a main nephrotoxic activity contaminating several foodstuffs. In the present report, five soil samples collected from OTA-contaminated vineyards were screened to isolate microorganisms able to biodegrade OTA. When cultivated in OTA-supplemented medium, OTA was...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-11-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/7/12/4864 |