M. C. Dhavale

Screening of Maize Germplasm for Reduced Infection by Major Mycotoxigenic Fungi Associated with Fumonisin and Aflatoxin Risk

Mudit Gupta, Pulkit Mittal, R. N. Bunker, M. C. Dhavale, Jagmal Singh Khangarot & Damini Patel · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2026

Maize (Zea mays L.) grain quality and food/feed safety are challenged by toxigenic fungi, particularly Fusarium verticillioides and Aspergillus flavus, which are associated with fumonisin and aflatoxin contamination, respectively. Twenty-five maize germplasm lines were evaluated...