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GRAINS MOISIS [2 records]

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Record 1 2014-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Toxicology
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
CONT

Patulin is a toxic chemical produced by various mould species including Penicillium spp., Aspergillus spp. and Byssochlamys spp. ... Patulin can be found in mouldy fruits (i.e. apples, pears, peaches, grapes), as well as mouldy vegetables and grains; however, the major source of patulin contamination is from apples and apple products.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toxicologie
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
CONT

La patuline est une toxine chimique produite par diverses espèces de moisissures dont Penicillium spp., Aspergillus spp. et Byssochlamys spp. [...] Cette toxine peut être présente dans les fruits moisis(pommes, poires, pêches, raisins) ainsi que dans les légumes et les grains moisis; cependant, les pommes et les produits à base de pommes constituent la principale source de contamination.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-11-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Grain Growing
  • Agricultural Economics
CONT

Moldy kernels may be clumped at the tip of the ear [of the corn] or randomly dispersed across the entire ear.

OBS

Terms usually used in the plural form.

OBS

mouldy kernel; MLDY KRNL: Term and abbreviation used at the Canadian Grain Commission.

Key term(s)
  • mouldy kernels
  • moldy kernels

French

Domaine(s)
  • Culture des céréales
  • Économie agricole
OBS

Terme généralement utilisé au pluriel.

OBS

Terme et abréviation en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains.

Key term(s)
  • grains moisis

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cultivo de cereales
  • Economía agrícola
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