Mating Type of Native <i>Aspergillus flavus</i> Strains Causing Corn Ear Rot in Argentina

Fungi of the <i>Aspergillus</i> genus, particularly <i>A. flavus</i>, pose a significant threat to maize crops as they can produce toxic and carcinogenic aflatoxin compounds. This study focused on identifying the sexual mating types, MAT1-1 and MAT1-2, through PCR in <i>...

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Main Authors: Agustina María Ruiz Posse, Ada Karina Torrico Ramallo, Javier Miguel Barontini, Boris Xavier Camiletti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Agronomy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/14/12/2962