The Dangers of Aspergillus flavus in Common Foods

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• Fungi in the ecosystem o A specific fungus or group of fungi used in bioremediation or recycling o A specific kind or a type of mycorrhizal fungi o A specific fungus or group of fungi causing a... disease of plants  NOTE: you cannot write about one of the plant diseases we have already covered in class. You can write about any other plant disease. o A specific fungus or group of fungi that cause disease of insects  Note, you cannot write about “zombie ants”. You can write about other parasitized insects. o Specific fungi used in biocontrol of insects or pathogens o The ecology of a specific group of lichens • Fungi in food o A specific fungus or group of fungi used in the manufacturing of food o A specific fungus or group of fungi used in the manufacturing of a drink  NOTE: you cannot write about wine from grapes or beer from barley or wheat. You can write about other fermented beverages. o A specific fungus or group of fungi that produces a mycotoxin found in our food o A specific fungus or group of fungi that produces a toxin found in mushrooms  NOTE: you cannot write about hallucinogenic mushrooms or fungi. You can write about other toxic mushrooms. • Fungi in medicine and science o A specific fungus or group of fungi causisng a disease of humans o A specific fungus or group of fungi that makes an antibiotic, antifungal, or other medicine from fungi  NOTE: You cannot write about penicillin or its discovery. You can write about other antibiotics. o A specific fungus or group of fungi that makes an industrial product o Fungi as allergens • A particular fungal species of interest • New uses of fungi or fungal products in the modern world [Show More]

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