Relationship between Aflatoxin Contamination and Physiological Responses of Corn Plants under Drought and Heat Stress

Increased aflatoxin contamination in corn by the fungus Aspergillus flavus is associated with frequent periods of drought and heat stress during the reproductive stages of the plants. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between aflatoxin contamination and physiological respo...

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Main Authors: Nacer Bellaloui, Daniel K. Fisher, Hamed K. Abbas, Hirut Kebede
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-11-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/4/11/1385