Microbiota of maize kernels as influenced by <i>Aspergillus flavus</i> infection in susceptible and resistant inbreds.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nearly everything on Earth harbors a microbiome. A microbiome is a community of microbes (bacteria, fungi, and viruses) with potential to form complex networks that involve mutualistic and antagonistic interactions. Resident microbiota on/in an organism are determined by the external environment, both biotic and abiotic, and the intrinsic adaptability of each organism. Although the maize microbiome has been characterized, community changes that result from the application of fungal biocontrol strains, such as non-aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus, have not.

Methods

We silk channel inoculated field-grown maize separately with a non-aflatoxigenic biocontrol strain (K49), a highly toxigenic strain (Tox4), and a combination of both A. flavus strains. Two

SUBMITTER: Moore GG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10657875 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature