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. 1979 Sep;38(3):557–558. doi: 10.1128/aem.38.3.557-558.1979

Zearalenone, deoxynivalenol, and T-2 toxin associated with stalk rot in corn.

C J Mirocha, B Schauerhamer, C M Christensen, T Kommedahl
PMCID: PMC243533  PMID: 161157

Abstract

The mycotoxins zearalenone (2.8 micrograms/g), deoxynivalenol (1.5 microgram/g), and T-2 toxin (110 ng/g) have been found in the pith of corn stalks standing in the field. Such contaminated stalks may contribute to mycotoxicoses of farm animals.

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