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IDENTIFICATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CORN GERMPLASM WITH RESISTANCE TO AFLATOXIN

Objective

Select corn inbreds demonstrating resistance to fungal ear rots, to evaluate for resistance to aflatoxin contamination in the U.S. and Africa. Take advantage of 3 growing seasons in West Africa for combining resistance traits and take advantage of high levels of natural Aspergillus flavus inoculum in West Africa for evaluating resistant lines.

Investigators
Brown, Daren
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2000
End date
2005
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
6435-42000-016-07R
Accession number
403103
Categories
Mycotoxins
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