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Effect of flavonoid pigments on the accumulation of fumonisin B1 in the maize kernel.
Journal of applied genetics - 1 May 2011
Pilu Roberto, Cassani Elena, Sirizzotti Alberto, Petroni Katia, Tonelli Chiara
Abstract excerpt
Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites with potential dangers for animal and human health. In particular, maize (Zea mays L.) infection caused by Fusarium and the consequent fumonisin contamination is widespread in several countries such as Italy. We developed six maize populations differing in their constitution of regulatory genes able to accumulate respectively anthocyanins in the aleurone layer (r1 gene),...
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