Sexuality generates diversity in the aflatoxin gene cluster: evidence on a global scale.

Aflatoxins are produced by Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus in oil-rich seed and grain crops and are a serious problem in agriculture, with aflatoxin B₁ being the most carcinogenic natural compound known. Sexual reproduction in these species occurs between individuals belonging to different veg...

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Main Authors: Geromy G Moore, Jacalyn L Elliott, Rakhi Singh, Bruce W Horn, Joe W Dorner, Eric A Stone, Sofia N Chulze, German G Barros, Manjunath K Naik, Graeme C Wright, Kerstin Hell, Ignazio Carbone
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Language:EN
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/29f50d63294c4d10ae242c7d0d223dea
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