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Analyses of Corn Samples for Mycotoxins

Objective

The purpose of this reimbursable cooperative agreement is to analyze corn samples for mycotoxin especially aflatoxin formulation trials for two strains of non-toxigenic Aspergillus flavus (A. flavus), K 49 & NRRL 21882.

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Approach:
Several Corn Samples will be delivered by Syngenta and tested in an ARS laboratory using HPLC or LC/MS method. The following procedures and tasks will be carried out by USDA and Syngenta personnel: Syngenta will deliver to Investigator one combined sample per plot. ARS Investigator will grind, subsample and determine Aflatoxin levels for four major strains.

Investigators
Abbas, Hamed
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2010
End date
2015
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
6402-42000-005-02
Categories
Mycotoxins