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Genetics, Populations Dynamics, and Mycotoxin Prevention in Peanut

Objective

1. Determine the population dynamics of sexually reproducing Aspergillus flavus under field conditions. 2. Identify genes in Aspergillus flavus responsible for virulence during the infection process and elucidate the role of fungal gene products for overcoming peanut resistance mechanisms. 3. Determine the role of defensive peanut phytoalexins in mediating natural crop resistance against Aspergillus flavus.

Investigators
Sobolev, Victor; Lamb, Marshall
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2012
End date
2017
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
6044-42000-010-00D
Accession number
423072
Categories
Mycotoxins
Commodities
Nuts, Seeds
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