Changes in the Fungal Microbiome of Maize During Hermetic Storage in the United States and Kenya

Changes in the Fungal Microbiome of Maize During Hermetic Storage in the United States and Kenya

Prior to harvest, maize kernels are invaded by a diverse population of fungal organisms that comprise the microbiome of the grain mass. Poor post-harvest practices and improper drying can lead to the growth of mycotoxigenic storage fungi and deterioration of grain quality. Hermetic storage bags are...

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Main Authors: Brett Lane, Sandeep Sharma, Chenxing Niu, Angeline W. Maina, John M. Wagacha, Burton H. Bluhm, Charles P. Woloshuk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
Subjects:
metagenomic analysis
PICS
post-harvest
food security
aflatoxins
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmicb.2018.02336/full

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