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 R L
Institution
Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute
Start date
2000
End date
2005
Funding Source
Project number
6435-42000-019-10S
Accession number
403110
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