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Molecular survey of trichothecene genotypes of Fusarium graminearum species complex from barley in southern Brazil.
International journal of food microbiology - 15 Aug 2011
Astolfi P, dos Santos J, Schneider L, Gomes L B, Silva C N, Tessmann D J, Del Ponte E M
Abstract excerpt
Fusarium head blight is a disease of primary concern to small-grain cereals of Brazil, including barley. Its main causal agent, Fusarium graminearum species complex (Fg complex)¸ is able to produce mycotoxins, especially deoxynivalenol (DON) and nivalenol (NIV), that usually contaminate grain. Strains that produce DON may also produce its acetylated derivatives: 3-acetyl-DON (3-ADON) and 15-acetyl-DON (15-ADON)....
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