GENOME SEQUENCING, ANALYSIS, AND FUNCTIONAL GENOMIC STUDIES OF ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS

Sequence the whole genome of Aspergillus flavus and analyze the genome in comparison with closely related Aspergillus species such as A. oryzae in their genome structure, gene sets, and gene functions. Construct whole genome Aspergillus flavus microarray and whole genome Aspergillus flavus/peanut microarray. Perform high throughput gene profiling and functional genomics studies using these microarray resources.