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Molecular and Environmental Factors Controlling Aflatoxin Reduction by Non-toxigenic Aspergillus Strains

Objective

<p>Objective 1. Determine the mechanism by which atoxigenic strains of Aspergillus flavus reduce pre-harvest aflatoxin contamination by toxigenic strains. Objective 2. Determine the role of mating-type genes and climatic (environmental) stressors on the ability of Aspergillus flavus biocontrol strains to compete, survive and recombine, thereby impacting the persistence and efficacy of these strains.</p>

Investigators
Moore, Geromy; Lebar, M D; Gilbert, M K; Cotty, Peter; Chang, Perng; Cary, Jeffrey; Bhatnagar, Deepak
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2016
End date
2021
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
ARS (NP108)
Project number
6054-42000-026-00D
Accession number
430863
Categories
Mycotoxins
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