Unveiling toxigenic <i>Fusarium</i> species causing maize ear rot: insights into fumonisin production potential.

ABSTRACT: Fusarium species are widespread pathogens of maize (Zea mays L.), leading to various diseases throughout the plant's lifecycle, including Fusarium ear rot (FER), a significant disease that impacts both yield and quality. FER begins at the silking stage when Fusarium conidia infect maize silks, particularly in tropical regions where F. verticillioides and F. proliferatum dominate. These pathogens not only lead to economic losses but also produce mycotoxins such as fumonisins, posing significant health risks to humans and animals. This study aimed to identify toxigenic Fusarium species associated with maize ear rot in North India and evaluate their fumonisin production potential under laboratory conditions. Out of the 48 Fusarium isolates coll

SUBMITTER: Singh H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11968736 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature