Identification and Quantification of a Toxigenic and Non-Toxigenic Aspergillus flavus Strain in Contaminated Maize Using Quantitative Real-Time PCR

Identification and Quantification of a Toxigenic and Non-Toxigenic Aspergillus flavus Strain in Contaminated Maize Using Quantitative Real-Time PCR

Aflatoxins, which are produced by Aspergillus flavus, are toxic to humans, livestock, and pets. The value of maize (Zea mays) grain is markedly reduced when contaminated with aflatoxin. Plant resistance and biological control using non-toxin producing strains are considered effective strategies for...

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Main Authors: J. Erik Mylroie, Seval Ozkan, Renuka Shivaji, Gary L. Windham, Michael N. Alpe, W. Paul Williams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-01-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
aflatoxin
Aspergillus flavus
PCR
quantification
maize
corn
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/8/1/15

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