Evaluation of maize inbred lines and topcross progeny for resistance to pre-harvest aflatoxin contamination

Pre-harvest aflatoxin contamination occurs in maize following kernel colonization by Aspergillus flavus. Aflatoxin contamination resistance is a highly desired trait in maize breeding programs. The identification of novel sources of resistance to pre-harvest aflatoxin contamination is a major focus...

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Main Authors: Jake C. Fountain, Hamed K. Abbas, Brian T. Scully, Hong Li, Robert D. Lee, Robert C. Kemerait, Baozhu Guo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2019-02-01
Series:Crop Journal
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214514118301235