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Item An overview on molecular markers for detection of ochratoxigenic fungi in coffee beans(Instituto de Tecnologia do Paraná - Tecpar, 2009-11) Fungaro, Maria Helena Pelegrinelli; Sartori, DanieleOchratoxin A (OTA) is one of the most abundant food-contaminating mycotoxins. Its occurrence in several agricultural commodities has been considered a worldwide problem. This toxin is mainly produced by Aspergillus species. OTA has nephrotoxic, immunosuppressive, and carcinogenic effects and consequently the contamination with this toxin represents a high risk for human and animal health. In the last 5 years, several investigators have applied molecular methods in order to develop PCR assays for identifying and quantifying OTA-producing fungi in coffee beans samples. The main objective is to allow the detection of microorganisms capable of producing OTA, preferentially prior to ochratoxin production and accumulation. In this contribution several of these attempts will be reviewed and discussed.Item Molecular identification of Aspergillus spp. isolated from coffee beans(Escola Superior de Agricultura "Luiz de Queiroz", 2005-01) Magnani, Marciane; Fernandes, Thiago; Prete, Cássio Egidio Cavenaghi; Homechim, Martin; Ono, Elisabete Yurie Sataque; Vilas-Boas, Laurival Antonio; Sartori, Daniele; Furlaneto, Márcia Cristina; Fungaro, Maria Helena PelegrinelliSome species belonging to the genus Aspergillus are potential producers of ochratoxin A (OA), a mycotoxin with nephrotoxic, immunosuppressive, teratogenic and carcinogenic effects. The aim of the present study was to identify the species of Aspergillus that contaminate the inside of coffee beans collected in the stage of maturation and drying, from 16 producing areas located in the northern region of the State of Paraná, in the South of Brazil. A total of 108 isolates of Aspergillus spp. was identified at the species level, by sequencing the internal transcribed spacer (ITS1-5.8S-ITS2) of ribosomal DNA (rDNA). The results revealed the presence of potentially ochratoxigenic species in 82% of the geographic regions studied, among which Aspergillus niger was the species most frequently detected, followed by A. ochraceus and A. carbonarius. The presence of A. carbonarius in immature coffee fruits harvested from trees is reported for the first time.