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View article: The “Grove-First” Framework: Starting in the Grove to Find Therapies for Huanglongbing
The “Grove-First” Framework: Starting in the Grove to Find Therapies for Huanglongbing Open
Citrus greening disease, also known as huanglongbing (HLB), is the most serious vector-borne bacterial disease of citrus world-wide 1,2 . There is an immediate global need to provide the citrus industry with relief from HLB and a return to…
View article: Erratum to: Relative utility of agronomic, phenological, and morphological traits for assessing genotype‐by‐environment interaction in maize inbreds
Erratum to: Relative utility of agronomic, phenological, and morphological traits for assessing genotype‐by‐environment interaction in maize inbreds Open
Relative utility of agronomic, phenological, and morphological traits for assessing genotype
View article: Development of a method to assess the risk of aflatoxin contamination of corn within counties in southern Georgia, USA using remotely sensed data
Development of a method to assess the risk of aflatoxin contamination of corn within counties in southern Georgia, USA using remotely sensed data Open
View article: Winter legume cover effects on yields of biomass‐sorghum and cotton in Georgia
Winter legume cover effects on yields of biomass‐sorghum and cotton in Georgia Open
Among the many ecosystems services of winter covers, winter legumes have an advantage over winter grain covers by fixing N that may be used by subsequent crops. A 5‐yr study was conducted to compare the biomass yields of five leguminous wi…
View article: Determining future aflatoxin contamination risk scenarios for corn in Southern Georgia, USA using spatio-temporal modelling and future climate simulations
Determining future aflatoxin contamination risk scenarios for corn in Southern Georgia, USA using spatio-temporal modelling and future climate simulations Open
View article: Determining Future Aflatoxin Contamination Risk Scenarios for Corn in Southern Georgia, USA using Spatio-temporal Modelling and Future Climate Simulations
Determining Future Aflatoxin Contamination Risk Scenarios for Corn in Southern Georgia, USA using Spatio-temporal Modelling and Future Climate Simulations Open
Mycotoxins are toxins produced by fungi which are harmful to humans and animals and can contaminate staple crops. Aflatoxins are particularly toxic and can cause liver cancer so the permitted levels in foodstuffs are legislated. Batches of…
View article: Draft Genome Sequences of One Aspergillus parasiticus Isolate and Nine Aspergillus flavus Isolates with Varying Stress Tolerance and Aflatoxin Production
Draft Genome Sequences of One Aspergillus parasiticus Isolate and Nine Aspergillus flavus Isolates with Varying Stress Tolerance and Aflatoxin Production Open
Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus produce carcinogenic aflatoxins during crop infection, with extensive variations in production among isolates, ranging from atoxigenic to highly toxigenic. Here, we report draft genome sequenc…
View article: Maize genomes to fields (G2F): 2014–2017 field seasons: genotype, phenotype, climatic, soil, and inbred ear image datasets
Maize genomes to fields (G2F): 2014–2017 field seasons: genotype, phenotype, climatic, soil, and inbred ear image datasets Open
View article: Relative utility of agronomic, phenological, and morphological traits for assessing genotype‐by‐environment interaction in maize inbreds
Relative utility of agronomic, phenological, and morphological traits for assessing genotype‐by‐environment interaction in maize inbreds Open
Plant breeders face the challenge of genotype × environment interaction (G × E) in comprehensively breeding for expanded geographic regions. An improved understanding of G × E sensitivity of traits and the environmental features that effec…
View article: Evaluation of Elite Maize Inbred Lines for Reduced <i>Aspergillus flavus</i> Infection, Aflatoxin Accumulation, and Agronomic Traits
Evaluation of Elite Maize Inbred Lines for Reduced <i>Aspergillus flavus</i> Infection, Aflatoxin Accumulation, and Agronomic Traits Open
Mycotoxins produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus are harmful to humans and animals and result in large economic losses. Developing and disseminating resistant germplasm is a critical component to reduce or eliminate the accumulation of…
View article: Evaluation of maize inbred lines and topcross progeny for resistance to pre-harvest aflatoxin contamination
Evaluation of maize inbred lines and topcross progeny for resistance to pre-harvest aflatoxin contamination Open
View article: Minimum Temperature, Rainfall, and Agronomic Management Impacts on Corn Grain Aflatoxin Contamination
Minimum Temperature, Rainfall, and Agronomic Management Impacts on Corn Grain Aflatoxin Contamination Open
Core Ideas Evaluation of the influence of planting date on corn aflatoxin. Evaluation on how in‐season weather conditions influence corn aflatoxin. Evaluation of the influence of planting density on corn aflatoxin. Identification of the gr…
View article: Evaluating a generic drought index as a predictive tool for aflatoxin contamination of corn: From plot to regional level
Evaluating a generic drought index as a predictive tool for aflatoxin contamination of corn: From plot to regional level Open
View article: Maize Genomes to Fields: 2014 and 2015 field season genotype, phenotype, environment, and inbred ear image datasets
Maize Genomes to Fields: 2014 and 2015 field season genotype, phenotype, environment, and inbred ear image datasets Open
View article: Defining and characterizing Aflatoxin contamination risk areas for corn in Georgia, USA: Adjusting for collinearity and spatial correlation
Defining and characterizing Aflatoxin contamination risk areas for corn in Georgia, USA: Adjusting for collinearity and spatial correlation Open
View article: The effect of artificial selection on phenotypic plasticity in maize
The effect of artificial selection on phenotypic plasticity in maize Open
View article: A Spatio–Temporal investigation of risk factors for aflatoxin contamination of corn in southern Georgia, USA using geostatistical methods
A Spatio–Temporal investigation of risk factors for aflatoxin contamination of corn in southern Georgia, USA using geostatistical methods Open
View article: Oxidative stress and carbon metabolism influence Aspergillus flavus transcriptome composition and secondary metabolite production
Oxidative stress and carbon metabolism influence Aspergillus flavus transcriptome composition and secondary metabolite production Open
Contamination of crops with aflatoxin is a serious global threat to food safety. Aflatoxin production by Aspergillus flavus is exacerbated by drought stress in the field and by oxidative stress in vitro. We examined transcriptomes of three…
View article: Identification of Resistance to Aflatoxin Accumulation and Yield Potential in Maize Hybrids in the Southeast Regional Aflatoxin Trials (SERAT)
Identification of Resistance to Aflatoxin Accumulation and Yield Potential in Maize Hybrids in the Southeast Regional Aflatoxin Trials (SERAT) Open
Aflatoxins pose a serious health hazard to humans and livestock, requiring significant economic cost in identifying and disposing of contaminated grain. Since 2003, a multi‐environmental trial of public breeding maize ( Zea mays L.) hybrid…
View article: Evaluation of maize inbred lines for resistance to pre-harvest aflatoxin and fumonisin contamination in the field
Evaluation of maize inbred lines for resistance to pre-harvest aflatoxin and fumonisin contamination in the field Open
Two important mycotoxins, aflatoxin and fumonisin, are among the most potent naturally occurring carcinogens, contaminating maize (Zea mays) and affecting crop yield and quality. Resistance of maize to pre-harvest mycotoxin contamination, …
View article: Stress Sensitivity Is Associated with Differential Accumulation of Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species in Maize Genotypes with Contrasting Levels of Drought Tolerance
Stress Sensitivity Is Associated with Differential Accumulation of Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species in Maize Genotypes with Contrasting Levels of Drought Tolerance Open
Drought stress decreases crop growth, yield, and can further exacerbate pre-harvest aflatoxin contamination. Tolerance and adaptation to drought stress is an important trait of agricultural crops like maize. However, maize genotypes with c…
View article: Effects of Hydrogen Peroxide on Different Toxigenic and Atoxigenic Isolates of Aspergillus flavus
Effects of Hydrogen Peroxide on Different Toxigenic and Atoxigenic Isolates of Aspergillus flavus Open
Drought stress in the field has been shown to exacerbate aflatoxin contamination of maize and peanut. Drought and heat stress also produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) in plant tissues. Given the potential correlation between ROS and exac…
View article: Effect of conservation practices on soil carbon and nitrogen accretion and crop yield in a corn production system in the southeastern coastal plain, United States
Effect of conservation practices on soil carbon and nitrogen accretion and crop yield in a corn production system in the southeastern coastal plain, United States Open
Although conservation tillage is widely believed to be an agricultural management practice effective for increasing soil carbon (C) accretion and associated soil quality, there is limited research to determine whether conservation tillage …
View article: Resistance to Aspergillus flavus in maize and peanut: Molecular biology, breeding, environmental stress, and future perspectives
Resistance to Aspergillus flavus in maize and peanut: Molecular biology, breeding, environmental stress, and future perspectives Open
The colonization of maize (Zea mays L.) and peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) by the fungal pathogen Aspergillus flavus results in the contamination of kernels with carcinogenic mycotoxins known as aflatoxins leading to economic losses and pote…