Growth and mycotoxin production of aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus were inhibited by extracts of Agave cactus (the cactus used in tequila ).
From these, FAO conclude, " it cannot be concluded organic farming leads to an increased risk of mycotoxin contamination " .
More Managing fusarium mycotoxin risk The Agency is currently developing a Code of Practice to reduce fusarium mycotoxins in cereals.
Mycotoxin control is important where mycotoxin control is important where mycotoxins are a trigger.
Within different genetic lineages of F. graminearum unique trichothecene mycotoxin chemotypes exist.