Leaf axil sampling of midwest U.S. maize for mycotoxigenic Fusarium fungi using PCR analysis |
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Authors: | Patrick F. Dowd C. Jason Barnett Eric T. Johnson James J. Beck |
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Affiliation: | (1) National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Crop Bioprotection Research Unit, U.S.D.A., Agricultural Research Service, 1815 N. University St., Peoria, IL, 61614, U.S.A.;(2) Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc., 3054 Cornwallis Rd., Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, USA |
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Abstract: | PCR analysis was used to detect Fusarium species generically, as well as the mycotoxin-producing species F.␣subglutinans, F. proliferatum, and F. verticillioides in leaf axil and other maize tissues during ear fill in a multiyear study in central Illinois. The frequency of Fusarium detected varied from site to site and year to year. Fusarium was generically detected more frequently in leaf axil material than in leaf/husk lesions. In two growing seasons, the leaf axil samples were also tested for the presence of the mycotoxin producing species F. proliferatum, F. subglutinans, and F. verticillioides. Overall, F. proliferatum and F. verticillioides were detected less often than F. subglutinans. Fusarium was generically and specifically detected most commonly where visible fungal growth was present in leaf axil material. Disclaimer: The mention of firm names or trade products in this article does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by the United States Department of Agriculture over other firms or similar products not mentioned. |
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Keywords: | Fusarium fumonisin maize mycotoxin PCR sap beetle |
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