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Bacillus subtilis strain and prevention of aflatoxin contamination in cereals and nuts

US4931398A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 1988
Grant dateJun 5, 1990
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12R2001/125
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A microbiological prevention of aflatoxin contamination in cereals and nuts is provided. Bacillus subtilis NK-330 and NK-C-3 effectively inhibit not only growth of aflatoxin-producing fungi including Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus but also production of aflatoxin by them.

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