| Numerous other species of mold and mildew are also toxic, and many mycotoxins are known carcenogens. |
| Many molds are capable of producing compounds called mycotoxins which are toxic to other organisms, including people. |
| The insect-resistance gene discourages the build up of mycotoxins, potentially dangerous toxins that are probable human carcinogens, in corn. |
| Infection with mycotoxins is most common on grains damaged by insects, birds, mites, hail, early frost, heat and drought stress, windstorms, and other unfavorable weather. |
| One family of mycotoxins, the aflatoxins, are carcinogenic and immunotoxic and cause growth retardation in animals. |
| Rarely, some molds produce toxic substances called mycotoxins. |
