Seed coat mediated resistance against Aspergillus flavus infection in peanut

L Mendu, CJ Cobos, TK Tengey, L Commey… - Plant Gene, 2022 - Elsevier
Toxic metabolites known as aflatoxins are produced via certain species of the Aspergillus
genus, specifically A. flavus, A. parasiticus, A. nomius, and A. tamarie. Although various pre …

Slee** but not defenceless: seed dormancy and protection

B Hubert, O Leprince, J Buitink - Journal of Experimental Botany, 2024 - academic.oup.com
To ensure their vital role in disseminating the species, dormant seeds have developed
adaptive strategies to protect themselves against pathogens and predators. This is …

Unveiling the “hidden quality” of the walnut pellicle: a precious source of bioactive lipids

R Abbattista, NG Feinberg, IF Snodgrass… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Tree nut consumption has been widely associated with various health benefits, with walnuts,
in particular, being linked with improved cardiovascular and neurological health. These …

Comparative metabolomics analysis reveals secondary cell wall thickening as a barrier to resist Aspergillus flavus infection in groundnut

T Avuthu, H Sanivarapu, K Prasad… - Physiologia …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Aflatoxin contamination caused by Aspergillus flavus significantly threatens food safety and
human health. Resistance to aflatoxin is a highly complex and quantitative trait, but the …

Identification and Characterization of Peanut Seed Coat Secondary Metabolites Inhibiting Aspergillus flavus Growth and Reducing Aflatoxin Contamination

L Commey, Y Mechref, M Burow… - Journal of Agricultural …, 2024 - ACS Publications
The peanut seed coat acts as a physical and biochemical barrier against Aspergillus flavus
infection; however, the nature of the inhibitory chemicals in the peanut seed coat in general …

[HTML][HTML] Flavonoids Modulate Aspergillus flavus Proliferation and Aflatoxin Production

L Castano-Duque, MD Lebar, C Carter-Wientjes… - Journal of Fungi, 2022 - mdpi.com
Aflatoxins are carcinogenic mycotoxins produced by Aspergillus flavus. They contaminate
major food crops, particularly corn, and pose a worldwide health concern. Flavonoid …

[HTML][HTML] Investigating the Impact of Flavonoids on Aspergillus flavus: Insights into Cell Wall Damage and Biofilms

L Castano-Duque, MD Lebar, BM Mack, JM Lohmar… - Journal of Fungi, 2024 - mdpi.com
Aspergillus flavus, a fungus known for producing aflatoxins, poses significant threats to
agriculture and global health. Flavonoids, plant-derived compounds, inhibit A. flavus …

Tropical peanut maturation scale for harvesting seeds with superior quality

GR Fonseca de Oliveira… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Determining the moment for harvesting the tropical peanut with a focus on superior seed
quality is not an easy task. Particularities such as indeterminate flowering, underground …

Genome-wide identification of the glycine-rich RNA-binding protein genes and their expression analysis upon Aspergillus flavus infection in groundnut (Arachis …

AM Jose, A Tejaswi, E Kokiladevi, N Sharma… - Agronomy, 2024 - mdpi.com
Aflatoxins, carcinogenic secondary metabolites produced by the Aspergillus fungi, pose a
significant threat to groundnut, making them susceptible to infection and compromising their …

[HTML][HTML] Peanut (Arachis hypogea) accessions differentially accumulate aflatoxins upon challenge by Aspergillus flavus: implications for aflatoxin mitigation

EN Salano, RM Mulwa, MA Obonyo - Journal of Agriculture and Food …, 2024 - Elsevier
Peanut is among the most important oil crops grown in sub-Saharan Africa for its nutritive
value and economic benefit. In this region, Aspergillus flavus infects peanuts and …