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Maize (Zea mays L.) genetic factors for preventing fumonisin contamination.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry - 9 Aug 2006
Butrón Ana, Santiago Rogelio, Mansilla Pedro, Pintos-Varela Cristina, Ordas Amando, Malvar Rosa Ana
Abstract excerpt
Fusarium moniliforme and Fusarium proliferatum are the most frequently isolated fungi from maize (Zea mays L.) in Spain. Both Fusarium species produce toxins potentially dangerous for animals and humans, the fumonisins being the most significant of those toxins. White maize is preferred for human consumption, and extra care should be taken to avoid kernel mycotoxin contamination. The objectives of this study were...
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