RNA Sequencing of Contaminated Seeds Reveals the State of the Seed Permissive for Pre-Harvest Aflatoxin Contamination and Points to a Potential Susceptibility Factor
Pre-harvest aflatoxin contamination (PAC) is a major problem facing peanut production worldwide. Produced by the ubiquitous soil fungus, Aspergillus flavus, aflatoxin is the most naturally occurring known carcinogen. The interaction between fungus and host resulting in PAC is complex, and breeding f...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-11-01
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| Series: | Toxins |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/8/11/317 |