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Black Aspergillus moulds, including Aspergillus carbonarius, develop on damaged grapes before harvest. A. carbonarius produces a mycotoxin, ochratoxin A (OA), that is an undesirable fungal by-product in dried grapes.

To ensure the integrity of Australian dried grapes, research was conducted to develop a dried grape OA testing service and improve knowledge of disease development and management in vineyards.

Management of mycotoxin producing moulds in vineyards – final report

2004

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