Abstract
Fusarium graminearum is one of the most destructive pathogens of cereals and a threat to food and feed production worldwide. Infection especially of wheat leads to yield losses and mycotoxin contamination. Deoxynivalenol is a hazardous mycotoxin inhibiting the biosynthesis of proteins. Its production by the fungus is a prerequisite for the colonization of the wheat spike. Combining molecular genetics with bioimaging techniques allows a fascinating insight into the pathobiology of this cereal pathogen.
Translated title of the contribution | Food safety: Mycotoxin formation by Fusarium graminearum in wheat ear |
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Original language | German |
Pages (from-to) | 612-615 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | BioSpektrum |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |