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Aflatoxin Control in Pistachios: Biocontrol Using Atoxigenic Strains

Objective

Reduce contamination of pistachios by aflatoxin through control of A. flavus. The control of A. flavus will be attempted through dispersal of an atoxigenic strain, AF36, as a biocompetitor to displace toxigenic strains indigenous to pistachio orchards.
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Apply AF36 to pistachio orchards using infected wheat kernels. Determine survivability of strain over the summer season in an orchard, irrigated by flooding, following an application of the strain the previous season. Apply AF36 to an orchard irrigated using microsprinklers. Identify isolates of A. flavus collected from treated orchards. Documents SCA with UC Davis. (Formerly 5325-42000-031-08S - 09/04).

Investigators
Campbell, Bruce
Institution
University of California - Parlier
Start date
2003
End date
2008
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
5325-42000-032-09S
Accession number
407190
Categories
Mycotoxins
Commodities
Nuts, Seeds