Trametes versicolor: A possible tool for aflatoxin control

Apyap1affects aflatoxin biosynthesis duringAspergillus parasiticusgrowth in maize seeds

“…On the contrary, 13-S-HPODE inhibited both sexual spores and aflatoxin biosynthesis. Furthermore, these Compounds derived from ligninolitic fungi (Lentinula edodes and Trametes versicolor) are useful to inhibit aflatoxin production as reported by Fanelli et al, (2000) and Zjalic et al, (2006). These findings land basis for innovating biological approaches to control aflatoxin biosynthesis and fungal growth.…”

Aflatoxins: Mechanisms of Inhibition by Antagonistic Plants and Microorganisms

“…Recently, mushrooms have been explored as potential control agents for AF contamination (Reverberi et al, 2005;Zjalic et al, 2006). Reverberi et al (2005) concluded that culture filtrate and purified -glucans from Lentinula edodes, an edible basidiomycetous mushroom native to East Asia, significantly inhibited AF production by A. parasiticus without affecting fungal growth.…”

“…Therefore, L. edodes culture filtrate is a promising tool to control pre-and post-harvest AF contamination of crops. Zjalic et al (2006) examined another industrially important mushroom, Trametes versicolor, for its antifungal activity against an AF producing A. parasiticus. They showed that lyophilized culture filtrates and purified exopolysaccharides of different strains of T. versicolor efficiently inhibited AF (B and G series) production in the range of 40-90% in submerged cultures and on maize and wheat seeds without affecting fungal growth.…”

Fungi a source with huge potential for 'mushroom pharmaceuticals'

“…Some studies suggested that mushrooms could be used also as inhibitors of mycotoxins production. Culture filtrates from Lentinula edodes and Trametes versicolor have revealed promising aflatoxin-inhibiting effects (Reverberi et al, 2005;Zjalic et al, 2006).…”