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Modified mutation method for screening low citrinin-producing strains of Monascus purpureus on rice culture.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry - 17 Nov 2004
Wang Jyh-Jye, Lee Chung-Lin, Pan Tzu-Ming
Abstract excerpt
Monascus purpureus NTU 601 is a strain that produces monacolin K, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and citrinin under solid culture conditions. Because citrinin is a mycotoxin and possesses nephrotoxic and hepatoxic effects, it has a negative impact on the acceptance of red mold rice by people. In...
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