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AFLP variability, toxin production, and pathogenicity of Alternaria species from Argentinean tomato fruits and puree.
International journal of food microbiology - 28 Feb 2011
Somma Stefania, Pose Graciela, Pardo Alejandro, Mulè Giuseppina, Pinto Virginia Fernandez, Moretti Antonio, Logrieco Antonio Francesco
Abstract excerpt
Large amounts of tomato fruits and derived products are produced in Argentina and may be contaminated by Alternaria toxins. Limited information is available on the genetic variability, toxigenicity, and pathogenicity of Alternaria strains occurring on tomato. We analyzed 65 Alternaria strains isolated in Argentina from tomato fruits affected by black mould and from tomato puree, using amplified fragment length...
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