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Comparative genomics of Fusarium species causing Fusarium ear rot of maize.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2024
Hudson Owen, Meinecke Colton D, Brawner Jeremy T
Abstract excerpt
Fusarium ear rot (FER), caused by the fungal pathogen Fusarium verticillioides, stands as one of the most economically burdensome and pervasive diseases affecting maize worldwide. Its impact on food security is particularly pronounced due to the production of fumonisins, toxic secondary metabolites that pose serious health risks, especially for livestock. FER disease severity is complex and polygenic, with few...
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