Potential of using host plant resistance, nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers for reduction of Aspergillus flavus colonization and aflatoxin accumulation in maize in Tanzania

Aflatoxin contamination (AC) in maize, caused by the fungal pathogen Aspergillus flavus(Link), starts at pre-harvest stage. Hence, interventions that reduce entry and development of A. flavus in the field are required. Trials were carried out at Seatondale and Igeri, to evaluate the effects of nitro...

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Autores principales: Manoza, F.S., Mushongi, A.A., Harvey, Jagger J.W., Wainaina, J., Wanjuki, I., Ngeno, R., Darnell, Ross, Gnonlonfin, G.J.B., Massomo, Said M.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Elsevier 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/78201

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