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Expansion of Biological Control to Manage Aflatoxin in Maize and Groundnut Using Regionally-Adapted Beneficial Fungi in Eastern & West Africa

Objective

Perform research to optimize biological control of aflatoxins and assist scientists based in Africa with the development of biological control for the management of aflatoxins in Ghana, Mali, Tanzania and Nigeria with the goal of optimizing the use of native microbials for the practical management of aflatoxin contamination.

Investigators
Cotty, Peter
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2011
End date
2014
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service(link is external)
Project number
6435-42000-022-11T
Accession number
422518
Categories
Mycotoxins
Commodities
Nuts, Seeds
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