Screening of Maize Germplasm for Reduced Infection by Major Mycotoxigenic Fungi Associated with Fumonisin and Aflatoxin Risk
Maize (Zea mays L.) grain quality and food/feed safety are challenged by toxigenic fungi, particularly Fusarium verticillioides and Aspergillus flavus, which are associated with fumonisin and aflatoxin contamination, respectively. Twenty-five maize germplasm lines were evaluated under field conditions during 2024 and 2...