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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2012-11-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/4/11/1385 |