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Fusarin C, A Mutagen from Fusarium Moniliforme Grown on Corn
Author(s) -
WIEBE LAWRENCE A.,
BJELDANES LEONARD F.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
journal of food science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1750-3841
pISSN - 0022-1147
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2621.1981.tb04189.x
Subject(s) - fusarium , mutagen , metabolite , chemistry , biology , botany , biochemistry , dna
ABSTRACT A noncrystalline bacterial mutagen was isolated from corn infected with Fusarium moniliforme and given the trivial name fusarin C. High‐resolution mass spectral data and combustion analysis indicated a molecular formula of C 23 H 29 NO 7 for fusarin C, the major mutagenic metabolite. The ultraviolet, infrared, and proton and carbon magnetic resonance spectra were recorded for this compound. Feed containing 56% corn infected with F. moniliforme supported growth of day‐old cockerels and produced no apparent toxic effects.