How maize seed systems can contribute to the control of mycotoxigenic fungal infection: a perspective
Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi on agricultural produce. Mycotoxins can be cytotoxic, genotoxic, mutagenic, and teratogenic, and they are persistent threats to human and animal health. Consumption of mycotoxin-contaminated maize can cause cancer and even sudden death. He...
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| author | Biemond, P.C. Stomph, T.J. Kumar, P. Lava Struik, P.C. |
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| description | Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi on agricultural produce. Mycotoxins can be cytotoxic, genotoxic, mutagenic, and teratogenic, and they are persistent threats to human and animal health. Consumption of mycotoxin-contaminated maize can cause cancer and even sudden death. Health hazards can also occur from consuming products from animals fed with mycotoxin-contaminated feed or forage. The main mode of spread of mycotoxigenic fungi is through air-borne spores originating from soil or plant debris, although some fungi can also spread through infected seed-to-seedling transmission, ultimately followed by contamination of the harvestable product. This perspective assesses opportunities to prevent mycotoxigenic fungal infection in maize seeds produced for sowing as an important starting point of crop contamination. A case study of Nigeria showed infection in all tested farmer-produced, seed company, and foundation seed samples. A schematic overview of the formal and informal seed systems is presented to analyze their contribution to fungal infection and mycotoxin contamination in the maize value chain, as well as to set criteria for successful control. We recommend an integrated approach to control mycotoxigenic fungal infection, including resistant varieties and other control methods during seed production, grain production, and grain storage, with an important role in maintaining seed health. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1160782025-11-11T10:01:17Z How maize seed systems can contribute to the control of mycotoxigenic fungal infection: a perspective Biemond, P.C. Stomph, T.J. Kumar, P. Lava Struik, P.C. fusarium fungi mycotoxins seed systems subsaharan africa maize zea mays Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi on agricultural produce. Mycotoxins can be cytotoxic, genotoxic, mutagenic, and teratogenic, and they are persistent threats to human and animal health. Consumption of mycotoxin-contaminated maize can cause cancer and even sudden death. Health hazards can also occur from consuming products from animals fed with mycotoxin-contaminated feed or forage. The main mode of spread of mycotoxigenic fungi is through air-borne spores originating from soil or plant debris, although some fungi can also spread through infected seed-to-seedling transmission, ultimately followed by contamination of the harvestable product. This perspective assesses opportunities to prevent mycotoxigenic fungal infection in maize seeds produced for sowing as an important starting point of crop contamination. A case study of Nigeria showed infection in all tested farmer-produced, seed company, and foundation seed samples. A schematic overview of the formal and informal seed systems is presented to analyze their contribution to fungal infection and mycotoxin contamination in the maize value chain, as well as to set criteria for successful control. We recommend an integrated approach to control mycotoxigenic fungal infection, including resistant varieties and other control methods during seed production, grain production, and grain storage, with an important role in maintaining seed health. 2021 2021-11-15T11:16:13Z 2021-11-15T11:16:13Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116078 en Open Access application/pdf MDPI Biemond, P.C., Stomph, T.J., Kumar, P.L. & Struik, P.C. (2021). How maize seed systems can contribute to the control of mycotoxigenic fungal infection: a perspective. Agronomy, 11(11): 2168, 1-13. |
| spellingShingle | fusarium fungi mycotoxins seed systems subsaharan africa maize zea mays Biemond, P.C. Stomph, T.J. Kumar, P. Lava Struik, P.C. How maize seed systems can contribute to the control of mycotoxigenic fungal infection: a perspective |
| title | How maize seed systems can contribute to the control of mycotoxigenic fungal infection: a perspective |
| title_full | How maize seed systems can contribute to the control of mycotoxigenic fungal infection: a perspective |
| title_fullStr | How maize seed systems can contribute to the control of mycotoxigenic fungal infection: a perspective |
| title_full_unstemmed | How maize seed systems can contribute to the control of mycotoxigenic fungal infection: a perspective |
| title_short | How maize seed systems can contribute to the control of mycotoxigenic fungal infection: a perspective |
| title_sort | how maize seed systems can contribute to the control of mycotoxigenic fungal infection a perspective |
| topic | fusarium fungi mycotoxins seed systems subsaharan africa maize zea mays |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116078 |
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