Molecular Identification and Mycotoxin Production by <i>Alternaria</i> Species Occurring on Durum Wheat, Showing Black Point Symptoms

Black point is a fungal disease of wheat, mainly associated with mycotoxigenic <i>Alternaria</i> species. Affected wheat kernels are characterized by dark brown discolouration of the embryo region and reduction of grain quality. Potential risk is the possible accumulation of <i>Alt...

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Main Authors: Mario Masiello, Stefania Somma, Antonia Susca, Veronica Ghionna, Antonio Francesco Logrieco, Matteo Franzoni, Stefano Ravaglia, Giuseppe Meca, Antonio Moretti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/12/4/275