Huitlacoche (<i>Ustilago maydis</i>), an Iconic Mexican Fungal Resource: Biocultural Importance, Nutritional Content, Bioactive Compounds, and Potential Biotechnological Applications

Huitlacoche (<i>Ustilago maydis</i>), an Iconic Mexican Fungal Resource: Biocultural Importance, Nutritional Content, Bioactive Compounds, and Potential Biotechnological Applications

Worldwide, the fungus known as huitlacoche (<i>Ustilago maydis</i> (DC.) Corda) is a phytopathogen of maize plants that causes important economic losses in different countries. Conversely, it is an iconic edible fungus of Mexican culture and cuisine, and it has high commercial value in t...

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Main Authors: Zuamí Villagrán, Magdalena Martínez-Reyes, Horacio Gómez-Rodríguez, Uzziel Ríos-García, Efigenia Montalvo-González, Rosa Isela Ortiz-Basurto, Luis Miguel Anaya-Esparza, Jesús Pérez-Moreno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
edible fungi
food security
food diversification
biological activities
health benefits
genetic resource
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/11/4415

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