Citreoviridins from <i>Aspergillus terreus</i>

Abstract

Citreoviridin A (1a), one of the most dangerous mycotoxins, has ben found in extremely high concentration in the mold Aspergillus terreus. This fungus, one of the commonest organisms occurring in soil and on grain and sugar-containing foodstuffs, is also utilized in biotechnology. Compound (1a) is accompanied by similar metabilites.