In which of the following afflatoxin was first discovered?

Aspergillus flavus

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Sclerospora graminicola

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Puccinia graminis

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Helminthosporium oryzae

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Solution

The correct option is A Aspergillus flavus
Aflatoxin was first discovered in Aspergillus flavus. Aflatoxins are naturally occurring mycotoxins, that are produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, species of fungi. Aflatoxins are toxic and among the most carcinogenic substances known.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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