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PROGRESS IN THE EVOLUTION OF AN AREA-WIDE AFLATOXIN MANAGEMENT PROGRAM UTILIZING ATOXIGENIC STRAIN TECHNOLOGY

Objective

Design, develop, and evaluate area-wide approaches to aflatoxin elimination using atoxigenic strains of A. flavus. Research characteristics required of processes and equipment for production of inoculum by grower run organizations. Produce inoculum and assess commercial compatibility and efficacy of the area-wide approach.

Investigators
Cotty, Peter
Institution
Arizona Cotton Research & Protection Council
Start date
2008
End date
2013
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
6435-42000-022-02S
Accession number
414182
Categories
Mycotoxins
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