Biocontrol strain Aspergillus flavus WRRL 1519 has differences in chromosomal organization and an increased number of transposon-like elements compared to other strains
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DOI: 10.1007/s00438-018-1474-x
Abstract: Aflatoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by members of the genus Aspergillus, most notably A. flavus. Non-aflatoxigenic strains of A. flavus are commonly used for biocontrol of the aflatoxigenic strains to reduce aflatoxins in corn,… read more here.
Keywords: aflatoxigenic strains; flavus; wrrl 1519; nrrl 3357 ... See more keywords
Genome sequence and comparative analyses of atoxigenic Aspergillus flavus WRRL 1519
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DOI: 10.1080/00275514.2018.1468201
Abstract: ABSTRACT Aflatoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by Aspergillus flavus and a few other closely related species of Aspergillus. These highly toxigenic and carcinogenic mycotoxins contaminate global food and feed supplies, posing widespread health risks… read more here.
Keywords: flavus; wrrl 1519; strain; sequence ... See more keywords