Aspergillus Differentiation Medium Base is used for detection of aflatoxin producing Aspergillus species from food. It is used for detection of aflatoxin producing Aspergillus species from food samples. This medium is formulated by Pitt et al as a modification of the medium formulated by Bothast and Fennel. Aspergillus flavus develops intense yellow orange colour at the base of the colonies, which is a differential characteristic of this species.
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