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Improvement of Biological Control of Aflatoxin Contamination with Atoxigenic Strains of Aspergillus flavus on Cotton, Corn, and Pistachios

Objective

Continued development of aflatoxin management with atoxigenic strains of Aspergillus (A.) flavus in support of efforts by the Pistachio, Cotton, and Corn industries to reduce aflatoxin contamination problems. To include efforts on strain utilization, product development, manufacturing methods, and development of improved agronomic.

Investigators
Cotty, Peter
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2015
End date
2017
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
6054-42000-026-05T
Accession number
426179
Categories
Mycotoxins
Commodities
Nuts, Seeds
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