The effects of different ecophysiological factors on ochratoxin A production

Mohammadreza Khalesi1, Neda Khatib

  • 1Food Science and Nutrition Research Centre (LFoRCe-MaltBeerSci), Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems (M(2)S), Katholic University of Leuven, Heverlee 3001, Belgium. Mohammadreza.khalesi@student.kuleuven.be

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