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Yerba mate is a plant native to South America and high consumption in Paraguay. The composite yerba mate, with added herbs is high consumption and market acceptance. During its cultivation and processing, components of the composite yerba are exposed to fungal attack, including those belonging to the genus Aspergillus spp, producing potentially harmful mycotoxins for humans. In order to determine the most efficient medium for isolating fungi Aspergillus spp., five different formulations were compared. Ten genera of fungi were identified and within the genus Aspergillus four sections: Flavi, Nigri, Circumdati and Fumigati. It was concluded that specific media for isolating Aspergillus MAAS, was the most efficient for this purpose.

La yerba mate es una planta originaria de Sudamérica y de consumo masivo en Paraguay. La yerba compuesta, aquella con agregado de hierbas medicinales, es de alto consumo y aceptación en el mercado. Durante su cultivo y procesamiento los componentes de la yerba compuesta se ven expuestos al ataque de hongos, entre ellos los pertenecientes al género Aspergillus spp., potencialmente productor de micotoxinas dañinas para el ser humano. Con el objetivo de determinar el medio de cultivo más eficiente para aislar hongos del género Aspergillus spp., se compararon cinco diferentes preparaciones. Se identificaron diez géneros de hongos, y dentro del género Aspergillus spp., cuatro Secciones: Flavi, Nigri, Circumdati y Fumigati. Se concluyó que el Medio Específico para Aislamiento de Aspergillus MAAS, fue el más eficaz para este fin.

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