Olives and their derivatives, in particular olive oil, represent one of the most significant agricultural products Mediterranean basin. Storage under inadequate conditions poses serious problems concerning fungal contamination, with consequent defects potential mycotoxin production olives oils. Penicillium expansum represents postharvest pathogens several fruits, including olives. Not only it c...

The clavine alkaloids produced by the fungi of the Aspergillaceae and Arthrodermatacea families differ from the ergot alkaloids produced by Claviceps and Neotyphodium. The clavine alkaloids lack the extensive peptide chain modifications that occur in lysergic acid derived ergot alkaloids. Both clavine and ergot alkaloids arise from the condensation of tryptophan and dimethylallylpyrophosphate b...

Lemon fruits are an important source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, carotenoids, polyphenols, coumarins and terpenes. These lemon compounds have antioxidant anti-inflammatory properties which beneficial effects on human health. This research aimed to elucidate the etiology blue green molds detected in Serbia. Using integrative identification approach, obtained isolates were characterized from...