Improving Maize by QTL Mapping, Agronomic Performance and Breeding to Reduce Aflatoxin in Texas
Aflatoxins are potent carcinogens produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus Link:Fr and are a significant preharvest problem in maize production in Texas, the southern US, and subtropical climates. Several sources of maize germplasm are available which reduce preharvest aflatoxin accumulation, but m...
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2012
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2011-05-9255 |