Projects

BIOCONTROL OF AFLATOXIN AND OTHER MYCOTOXINS IN MAIZE USING NON-TOXIGENIC STRAINS OF ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 423007

MOLECULAR APPROACHES TO ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS ECOLOGY AND CHARACTERIZATION OF COLONIZATION BY NON-TOXIGENIC BIOCONTROL STRAINS Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 415224

ECONOMIC PASTURE-BASED BEEF SYSTEMS FOR APPALACHIA (WVU) Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 412975

Analyses of Corn Samples for Mycotoxins Trust (T)   Accession Number: 421103

IMPROVED AFLATOXIN MANAGEMENT IN CORN THROUGH AFLA-GUARD AND THE EFFECTS OF LATE SEASON FUNGICIDES AND AFLA-GUARD ON AFLATOXIN CONTAMIN... Trust (T)   Accession Number: 421299

IMPROVED AFLATOXIN MANAGEMENT IN CORN WITH AFLA-GUARD AND THE EFFECTS OF LATE SEASON FUNGICIDE AND AFLA-GUARD COMBINATIONS ON AFLATOXIN ... Trust (T)   Accession Number: 423012

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Confirming QTL for aflatoxin resistance from Mp313E in different genetic backgrounds - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (26-Nov-12)

Aspergillus flavus genetic diversity of corn fields treated with non-toxigenic strain afla-guard in the southern U.S - (Abstract Only) - (19-Nov-12)

Relationship between aflatoxoin contamination and physiological responses of corn plants under drought and heat stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kebede, H.A., Abbas, H.K., Fisher, D.K., Bellaloui, N. 2012. Relationship between aflatoxoin contamination and physiological responses of corn plants under drought and heat stress. Toxins. 4:1385-1403.

Effect of planting density, irrigation regimes, and maize hybrids with varying ear size on yield, and aflatoxin and fumonisin contamination levels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abbas, H.K., Mascagni, Jr., H.J., Bruns, H.A., Shierd, W.T., Damanne, K.E. 2012. Effect of planting density, irrigation regimes, and maize hybrids with varying ear size on yield, and aflatoxin and fumonisin contamination levels. American Journal of Plant Sciences. 3: 1341-1354.

Corn-soybean rotation systems in the Mississippi Delta, implications on mycotoxin contamination and soil populations of Aspergillus flavus - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (19-Jun-12)

Prevention of aflatoxin contamination in corn through biological control - (Abstract Only) - (22-May-12)

Detection of aflatoxigenic aspergillus flavus contamination of coconut (cocos nucifera) nutmeat (copra) using ammonia treatment - (Abstract Only) - (14-May-12)

Aflatoxin management in corn with Afla-Guard - (Abstract Only) - (14-May-12)

Comparison of aflatoxin and fumonisin levels in corn from bt and conventional hybrids - (Abstract Only) - (13-May-12)

Extending the use of bioplastic granules for the application of trichoderma biocontrol isolates in flori/horticulture and turfgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (10-May-12)

The impact of common smut(Ustilago maydis) on aflatoxin and fumonisin in transgenic Bt and non-Bt maize (Zea mays) - (Abstract Only) - (04-May-12)

Irrigation management: effects of soybean diseases on seed composition in genotypes differing in their disease resistance under irrigated and nonirrigated conditions - (Book / Chapter) - (21-Apr-12)

Non-aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus isolates reduce aflatoxins, cyclopiazonic acid and fumonisin in corn (maize) - (Abstract Only) - (17-Feb-12)

Comparing single-row and twin-row corn production in the mid south - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bruns, H.A., Ebelhar, M.W., Abbas, H.K. 2012. Comparing single-row and twin-row corn production in the mid south. Crop Management. 1:1-48, doi:10.1094/CM-20120404-01-RS.

Identification of genetic defects in the atoxigenic biocontrol strain Aspergillus flavus K49 reveals the presence of a competitive recombinant group in field populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chang, P., Abbas, H.K., Weaver, M.A., Ehrlich, K., Scharfenstein, L.L., Cotty, P.J. 2012. Identification of genetic defects in the atoxigenic biocontrol strain Aspergillus flavus K49 reveals the presence of a competitive recombinant group in field populations. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 154:192-196.

The effect of Fusarium mycotoxins deoxynivalenol, Fumonisin, and Moniliformin from contaminated moldy grains on aquaculture fish - (Review Article)

Manning, B. B., andn Abbas, H. K. The effect of Fusarium mycotoxins deoxynivalenol, Fumonisin, and Moniliformin from contaminated moldy grains on aquaculture fish. Toxin Reviews. 31:1-5. 2012.

Visualization of aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus contamination of coconut (Cocos nucifera) nutmeat (Copra) using ammonia treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (31-Oct-11)

Extending the uses of bioplastic granules for the application of Trichoderma biocontrol isolates in flori/horticulture and turf grass. - (Abstract Only) - (31-Oct-11)

Soybean seed protein oil and fatty acids are altered by S and N fertilizers under irrigated and non irrigated environments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bellaloui, N., Ebelhar, M.W., Gillen, A.M., Fisher, D.K., Abbas, H.K., Mengistu, A., Reddy, K.N., Paris, R.L. 2011. Soybean seed protein oil and fatty acids are altered by S and N fertilizers under irrigated and non irrigated environments. Agricultural Sciences. 2:465-476.

Managing and monitoring of Aspergillus flavus in corn using bioplastic-based formulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (13-Oct-11)

Mycotoxins in food and their control by the use of non-toxigenic biocontrol agents - (Abstract Only)

Abbas, H.K., Weaver, M.A., Jin, X., Shier, W.T. 2011. Mycotoxins in food and their control by the use of non-toxigenic biocontrol agents. The 1st Internatnional Symposium on Mycotoxins in Nuts and Dried Fruits, Damghan-Iran 10-12, Sep, 2011, page 24.

Cultural Methods as an Alternative Approach to Assessing Mycotoxin Contamination in Crops - (Abstract Only)

Shier, W.T., Abbas, H.K., Weaver, M.A., Horn, B.W. 2011. Cultural methods as an alternative approach to assessing mycotoxin contamination in crops. The 1st International Symposium on Mycotoxins in Nuts and Dried Fruits, Damghan-Iran 10-12, Sep, 2011, page 54.

Soybean seed protein oil and fatty acids as influenced by S and S+N fertilizers under irrigated or non-irrigated environments - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (22-Jul-11)

CHARACTERIZATION ADN BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF SECONDARY METABOLITES FROM ARMILLARIA TABESCENS - (Abstract Only) - (05-Jul-11)

Selection of Aspergillus flavus isolates for biological control of aflatoxins in corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abbas, H.K., Weaver, M.A., Horn, B.W., Carbone, I., Monacell, J.T., Shier, W.T. 2011. Selection of Aspergillus flavus isolates for biological control of aflatoxins in corn. Toxin Reviews. 30(2)(3): 59-70.

Introduction to the Toxin Reviews Special Issue "Aspergillus, Aflatoxin, Cyclopiazonic Acid, and Biological Control" - (Book / Chapter)

Abbas, H. K. 2011. Introduction to the Toxin Reviews Special Issue "Aspergillus, Aflatoxin, Cyclopiazonic Acid, and Biological Control". Toxin Reviews. 30(3)(4):31-32.

New perspectives for the application of bioplastic materials in the biocontrol of Aspergillus flavus in corn - (Review Article)

Abbas, H.K., Accinelli, C. 2011. New perspectives for the application of bioplastic materials in the biocontrol of Aspergillus flavus in corn. Toxin Reviews. 30(2-3):71-78.

Reduction of aflatoxins, cyclopiazonic acid and fumonisins in corn by biocontrol strains of non-aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus - (Abstract Only)

Abbas, H.K., Horn, B.W., Weaver, M.A., Jin, X., Abel, C.A., Shier, W. Reduction of aflatoxins, cyclopiazonic acid and fumonisins in corn by biocontrol strains of non-aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus. American Phytopathological Society Abstracts. No. 6., P. S1. 2011.

Expression analysis of stress-related genes in kernels of different maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines with different resistance to aflatoxin contamination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jiang, T., Zhou, B., Luo, M., Abbas, H.K., Kemerait, R., Lee, R.D., Scully, B.T., Guo, B. 2011. Expression analysis of stress-related genes in kernels of different maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines with different resistance to aflatoxin contamination. Toxins. 3(6):538-550.

Distribution of aflatoxins in shelling and milling fractions of naturally contaminated rice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Trucksess, M.W., Abbas, H.K., Weaver, C.M., and Shier, W.T. 2011. Distribution of aflatoxins in shelling and milling fractions of naturally contaminated rice. Journal of Food Additives & Contaminants. 28:1076-1082.

Identification of a major xylanase from A flavus as a 14-kD protein - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mellon, J.E., Cotty, P.J., Callicott, K.A., Abbas, H.K. 2011. Identification of a major xylanase from A. flavus as a 14-kD protein. Mycopathologia. 172:299-305.

Channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, fed diets containing aflatoxin from moldy corn do not experience increased mortality after challenge with Edwardsiella ictaluri - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Manning, B.B., Abbas, H.K., Wise, D.J., Peterson, B.C. 2011. Channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, fed diets containing aflatoxin from moldy corn do not experience increased mortality after challenge with Edwardsiella ictaluri. Journal of the World Aquaculture Society. 42(4):598-602.

Glyphosate and boron application effects on seed composition and seed boron in glyphosate-resistant soybean - (Proceedings)

Bellaloui, N., Reddy, K.N., Gillen, A.M., Abbas, H.K., Abel, C.A. 2011. Glyphosate and boron application effects on seed composition and seed boron in glyphosate-resistant soybean. Proceedings of Southern Weed Science Society. http://www.swss.ws/NewWebDesign/Meeting/2011%20Meeting/SWSS_2011_Program%20Final.pdf.

Comparison of major biocontrol strains of non-aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus for the reduction of aflatoxins and cyclopiazonic acid in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abbas, H.K., Zablotowicz, R.M., Horn, B.W., Phillips, N.A., Johnson, B.J., Jin, X., Abel, C.A. 2011. Comparison of major biocontrol strains of non-aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus for the reduction of aflatoxins and cyclopiazonic acid in maize. Journal of Food Additives & Contaminants. 28:198-208.

Assessment of biocontrol strains for reduction of mycotoxins (aflatoxin and CPA) in maize - (Abstract Only)

Abbas, H.K., Zablotowicz, R.M., Horn, B.W., Weaver, M.A., Jin, X. 2010. Assessment of biocontrol strains for reduction of mycotoxins (aflatoxin and CPA) in maize. Meeting Abstract.Book of Abstracts and Programme, Global Mycotoxin Reduction Strategies: Asia and Pacific Rim. Page 65.

Soybean seed protein oil fatty acids and mineral composition as influenced by soybean-corn rotation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bellaloui, N., Bruns, H.A., Gillen, A.M., Abbas, H.K., Zablotowicz, R.M., Mengistu, A., Paris, R.L. 2010. Soybean seed protein oil fatty acids and mineral composition as influenced by soybean-corn rotation. Journal of Agricultural Science. 1(3):102-109.

Soybean seed compostion and quality: interactions of enviroment genotype and management practices - (Book / Chapter)

Bellaloui, N., Reddy, K.N., Bruns, H.A., Gillen, A.M., Mengistu, A., Zobiole, L.H., Fisher, D.K., Abbas, H.K., Zablotowicz, R.M., Kremer, R.J. 2011. Soybean seed compostion and quality: interactions of enviroment genotype and management practices. Nova Hedwigia. 1:1-42.

Comparisons of Herbicide Treated and Cultivated Herbicide-Resistant Corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bruns, H.A., Abbas, H.K. 2010. Comparisons of Herbicide Treated and Cultivated Herbicide-Resistant Corn. Field Crops Research. doi:10.1155/2010/798127.

Aflatoxin Contamination in Corn Differs Among Inoculation Techniques - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bruns, H.A., Abbas, H.K. Aflatoxin Contamination in Corn Differs Among Inoculation Techniques. Plant Health Progress, Published on-line - DOI:10.1094/PHP-2010-0601-01-RS.

Variability of United States isolates of Macrophomina phaseolina based on simple sequence repeats and cross genus transferability to related Botryosphaeraceae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Baird, R., Mcneil, D., Wadl, P.A., Trigiano, R.N., Allen, T., Shier, T., Wang, X., Rinehart, T.A., Abbas, H.K., Moulton, J.K. 2010. Variability of United States isolates of Macrophomina phaseolina based on simple sequence repeats and cross genus transferability to related Botryosphaeraceae. Mycopathologia. 170(3):169-80.

Inhibition of Aspergillus flavus in soil by antagonistic Pseudomonas strains reduces the potential for airborne spore dispersal - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palumbo, J.D., O Keeffe, T.L., Kattan, A., Abbas, H.K., Johnson, B.J. 2010. Inhibition of Aspergillus flavus in soil by antagonistic Pseudomonas strains reduces the potential for airborne spore dispersal. Phytopathology. 100:532-538.

Additional Potassium Did Not Decrease Aflatoxin or Fumonisin nor Increase Corn Yields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bruns, H.A., Abbas, H.K. 2010. Additional Potassium Did Not Decrease Aflatoxin or Fumonisin nor Increase Corn Yields. Plant Management Network. doi: 10.1094/CM-2010-0216-01-RS.

Inoculation Techniques in the Field Screening and Selection for Corn Inbred and Hybirds Resistance to Preharvest Aflatoxin Contamination - (Abstract Only)

Guo, B. Krakowsky, M. Ni, X. Wilson, J.D. Abbas, H.K. Kemerait, R. Lee, D. Scully, B. Henry W.B. 2009. Innoculation Techniques in the Field Screening and Selection for Corn Inbred and Hybirds Resistance to Preharvest Aflatoxin Contamination. Presented at the Mississippi State University on Reducing Aflatoxin Contamination in Corn meeting, October 27-28, 2009.

Effects of soybean-corn rotation on seed composition in soybean - (Abstract Only) - (25-Sep-09)

Effects of Glyphosate Application on Seed Iron and Root Ferric (III) Reductase in Soybean Cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bellaloui, N., Reddy, K.N., Zablotowicz, R.M., Abbas, H.K., Abel, C.A. 2009. Effects of Glyphosate Application on Seed Iron and Root Ferric (III) Reductase in Soybean Cultivars. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 57:9569-9574

Effect of Glyphosate-boron Application on Seed Composition and Nitrogen Metabolism in Glyphosate-resistant Soybean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bellaloui, N., Abbas, H.K., Gillen, A.M., Abel, C.A. 2009. Effect of Glyphosate-boron Application on Seed Composition and Nitrogen Metabolism in Glyphosate-resistant Soybean. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. DOI:10.1021/jf901801z.

Potential Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Contamination in Mazie Hybrids with Various Ear Development Properties - (Abstract Only) - (05-Aug-09)

Clipping Corn Plants at the 3 and 5 Leaf Growth Stage Fail to Simulate Uneven Emergence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bruns, H.A., Abbas, H.K. 2009. Clipping Corn Plants at the 3 and 5 Leaf Growth Stage Fail to Simulate Uneven Emergence. Crop Management. doi:10.1094/CM-2009-1016-01-RS.

Monitoring the gene expression in developing corn kernels under drought stress using oligo-array corn inbred for resistance to preharvest aflatoxin contamination - (Proceedings)

Guo, B., Wang, Z., Luo, M., Abbas, H.K., Lee, D., Scully, B.T. 2009. Monitoring the gene expression in developing corn kernels under drought stress using oligo-array corn inbred for resistance to preharvest aflatoxin contamination. Proceedings of the International Symposium of Mycotoxicology Meeting, September 9-11, 2009, Vienna, Austria.

Field Assessment of Non-toxigenic Aspergillus flavus Strain K49 in Competitive Displacement of Toxigenic Isolates - (Abstract Only)

Abbas, H.K., Zablotowicz, R.M., Bruns, H.A., Abel, C.A., Weaver, M.A. 2009. Field Assessment of Non-toxigenic Aspergillus flavus Strain K49 in Competitive Displacement of Toxigenic Isolates. Phytopathology (99)6:S1

FvVE1 Regulates Biosynthesis of the Mycotixins and Fumonisins and Fusarims verticillioides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Myung, K., Li, S., Butchko, R.A., Busman, M., Proctor, R., Abbas, H.K., Calvo, A.M. 2009. FvVE1 Regulates Biosynthesis of the Mycotixins and Fumonisins and Fusarims verticillioides. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 57(11):5089-94

Mycotoxin Contamination of Agricultural Products in the Southern United States and Approaches to Reducing it from Pre-harvest to Final Food Products - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (10-Mar-09)

Ecology of Aspergillus flavus, Regulation of Aflatoxin Production and Management Strategies to Reduce Aflatoxin Contamination of Corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abbas, H.K., Wilkinson, J.R., Zablotowicz, R.M., Accinelli, C., Abel, C.A., Bruns, H.A., Weaver, M.A. 2009. Ecology of Aspergillus flavus, regulation of aflatoxin production and management strategies to reduce aflatoxin contamination of corn. Journal of Toxicology Toxins Reviews. 28(2-3):142-153.

Use of a Granular Bioplastic Formulation for Carrying Conidia of a Non-aflatoxigenic Strain of Aspergillus flavus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Accinelli, C., Sacca, M.L., Abbas, H.K., Zablotowicz, R.M., Wilkinson, J.R. 2009. Use of a Granular Bioplastic Formulation for Carrying Conidia of a Non-aflatoxigenic Strain of Aspergillus flavus. Biological Control. 100:3997-4004, 2009.

Sprayable Delivery System for Biological Control Agents to Manage Aflatoxin Contamination of Pre-Harvest Corn - (Abstract Only)

Lyn, M.E., Abbas, H.K., Zablotowicz, R.M., Feng, G., Hicks, L.R., Williams, K.R., Johnson, B.J. 2009. Sprayable Delivery System for Biological Control Agents to Manage Aflatoxin Contamination of Pre-Harvest Corn. Meeting Abstract. American Chemical Society National Meeting. 237:AGFD-86.

The Case for Using Cultural Methods to Monitor Aflatoxin Contamination of Crop in Developing Countries - (Proceedings)

Shier, W., Abbas, H.K. 2008. The Case for Using Cultural Methods to Monitor Aflatoxin Contamination of Crop in Developing Countries. Asian-Pacific International Society on Toxinology Congress. 1:148.

Identifying the Most Important Factors Promoting Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Contamination in Maize (Corn): Effects of Temperature and Bt-Status - (Proceedings)

Shier, W.T., Abbas, H.K. 2008. Identifying the Most Important Factors Promoting Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Contamination in Maize (Corn): Effects of Temperature and Bt-Status. Asian-Pacific International Society on Toxinology Congress. 1:148.

Mycotoxin Contamination of Rice Grown in the Southern USA - (Proceedings)

Shier, W.T., Abbas, H.K. Mycotoxin Contamination of Rice Grown in the Southern USA. Proceedings of the 8th International Society on Toxinology Asian-Pacific Meeting on Animal Plant and Microbial Toxins, Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec. 2-6, Page 90. 2008

Microsatellites from the Charcoal Rot Fungus (Macrophomina phaseolina) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Baird, R.E., Wadl, P.A., Wang, X.W., Hadziabdic, D., Rinehart, T.A., Abbas, H.K., Shier, T., Trigiano, R.N. 2009. Microsatellites from the Charcoal Rot Fungus (Macrophomina phaseolina). Molecular Ecology Resourcespgs 946-948.

Aspergillus Flavus/Aflatoxin Occurrence and Expression of Aflatoxin Biosynthesis Genes in Soil - (Abstract Only)

Accinelli, C., Abbas, H.K., Zablotowicz, R.M., Wilkinson, J.R. 2008. Aspergillus Flavus/Aflatoxin Occurrence and Expression of Aflatoxin Biosynthesis Genes in Soil. Multicrop Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop-The Peanut Foundation. 54:371-379

Introduction to the Special Issues on Emerging Issues in Mycotoxin Research - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abbas, H.K. 2008. Introduction to the Special Issues on Emerging Issues in Mycotoxin Research. Journal of Toxicology Toxins Reviews. 28(2&3):61-62.

Gluphosate Glufosinate-Ammonium, and Atrazine Applications Do Not Affect Grain Yields or Quality of Resistant Corn Hybrids - (Abstract Only)

Bruns, H.A., Abbas, H.K. 2008. Gluphosate Glufosinate-Ammonium, and Atrazine Applications Do Not Affect Grain Yields or Quality of Resistant Corn Hybrids. Agronomy Abstracts. ASSA/CSSA/SSSA Annual Meeting Proceedings, October 5 - 9, 2008, Houston, Texas. 2008 CDROM

Mycotoxigenic Fungi, Mycotoxins, and Management of Rice Grains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reddy, K., Reddy, C., Abbas, H.K., Abel, C.A., Muralidharan, K. 2008. Mycotoxigenic Fungi, Mycotoxins, and Management of Rice Grains. Journal of Toxicology Toxins Reviews. 27:287-317.

DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS TO MANAGE AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION OF PRE-HARVEST MAIZE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lyn, M.E., Abbas, H.K., Zablotowicz, R.M., Johnson, B.J. 2009. Delivery systems for biological control agents to manage aflatoxin contamination of pre-harvest maize. 2009. Food Additives & Contaminants. Part A(26):381-387.

Aflatoxin, Aspergillus, Maize, and the Relevance to Alternative Fuels (or Aflatoxin: What is It, Can We Get Rid of It, and Should the Ethanol Industry Care?) - (Review Article)

Wilkinson, J.R., Abbas, H.K. 2008. Aflatoxin, Aspergillus, Maize, and the Relevance to Alternative Fuels (or Aflatoxin: What is It, Can We Get Rid of It, and Should the Ethanol Industry Care?). Journal of Toxicology Toxins Reviews. 27:227-260

Microbial interactions with mycotoxigenic fungi and mycotoxins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palumbo, J.D., O Keeffe, T.L., Abbas, H.K. 2008. Microbial interactions with mycotoxigenic fungi and mycotoxins. Journal of Toxicology Toxins Reviews.27(3):261-285.

Dynamics of Mycotoxin Concentrations in Aging Corn Residues Under Mississippi No-Till Conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abbas, H.K., Accinelli, C., Zablotowicz, R.M., Abel, C.A., Bruns, H.A., Dong, Y., Shier, W.T. 2008. Dynamics of Mycotoxin Concentrations in Aging Corn Residues Under Mississippi No-Till Conditions. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 56:7578-7585

Development of non-toxigenic strains of Aspergillus Flavus for control of Aflatoxin in maize. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abbas, H.K., Zablotowicz, R.M., Bruns, H.A., Abel, C.A. 2008. Development of non-toxigenic strains of Aspergillus Flavus for control of Aflatoxin in maize.. Crop Protection Journal. 7:181-192

IDENTIFICATION OF SELECT FUMONISIN FORMING FUSARIUM SPP. USING PCR APPLICATIONS OF THE POLYKETIDE SYNTASE GENE AND COMPARISON OF FUMONISIN PRODUCTION IN VITRO - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Baird, R., Abbas, H.K., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Baird, S., Ma, P., Kelley, R., Hawkins, L.K., Scruggs, M. 2008. Identification of select fumonisin forming Fusarium spp. using PCR applications of the polyketide syntase gene and its relationship to fumonisin production in vitro. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 9:554-570.

Modeling the Colonization of Maize by Toxigenic and Non-toxigenic Aspergillus flavus Strains: Implications for Biological Control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abbas, H.K., Zablotowicz, R.M., Bruns, H.A. 2008. Modeling the Colonization of Maize by Toxigenic and Non-toxigenic Aspergillus flavus Strains: Implications for Biological Control. World Mycotoxin Journal. 1:333-340.

Use of a Granular Bio-Plastic Formulation (Mater-Bi) for Carrying Spores of a Non-Aflatoxigenic Strain of Aspergillus Flavus - (Proceedings) - (05-Mar-08)

Role of Ostrinia Nubilalis in Vectoring Aspergillus Flavus in a Corn Field in northern Italy - (Proceedings) - (05-Mar-08)

Aspergillus flavus Aflatoxin Occurrence and Expression of Aflatoxin Biosynthesis Genes in Soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Accinelli, C., Abbas, H.K., Zablotowicz, R.M., Wilkinson, J.P. 2008. Aspergillus flavus Aflatoxin Occurrence and Expression of Aflatoxin Biosynthesis Genes in Soil. Canadian Journal of Microbiology. (54:371-379)

(-)-Botryodiplodin, A Unique Ribose Analog Toxin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shier, W.T., Abbas, H.K., Baird, R., Ramezani, M., Sciumbado, G. 2008. (-)-botryodiplodin, a unique ribose analog toxin. Journal of Toxicology Toxins Reviews. (26:343-386)

EFFECT OF SURFACTANTS ON BIOHERBICIDAL ACTIVITY OF ALTERNARIA HELIANTHI ON MULTIPLE-SEEDED COCKLEBUR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sanyal, D., Bhowmik, P.C., Abbas, H.K. Effect of surfactants on bioherbicidal activity of Alternaria helianthi on multiple-seeded cocklebur. Journal of Plant Pathology. (7)1:104-108. 2008.

Evaluation of aflatoxin degradation by Aspergillus flavus - (Abstract Only)

Bolla, B.K., Brown, A.E., Holmes, W.E., Ankala, A., Williams, W.P., Abbas, H.K., Wilkinson, J.R. 2008. Evaluation of aflatoxin degradation by Aspergillus flavus [abstract]. Proceedings 2007 Annual Multi-Crop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop. p. 35..

Mycotoxin Levels and Aspergillus flavus Colonization of Corn and Soybean Under Different Cropping Sequences - (Abstract Only)

Bruns, H.A., Abbas, H.K., Zablotowicz, R.M. 2007. Mycotoxin Levels and Aspergillus flavus Colonization of Corn and Soybean Under Different Cropping Sequences. Multicrop Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop-The Peanut Foundation. October 22 - 24, 2007, Atlanta, Georgia. 2007 CDROM

Development of corn inbred lines with reduced preharvest aflatoxin contamination and identification of genes/markers for breeding and germplasm evaluation - (Abstract Only)

Guo, B., Coy, A., Luo, M., Krakowsky, M.D., Abbas, H.K., Lee, D. 2007. Development of corn inbred lines with reduced preharvest aflatoxin contamination and identification of genes/markers for breeding and germplasm evaluation [abstract]. Proceedings of the 2007 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 21-26, 2007, Atlanta, Georgia. p. 89.

Dynamics of Mycotoxin Concentrations in Aging Corn Residues Under Mississippi No-Till Conditions - (Proceedings)

Abbas, H.K., Accinelli, C., Zablotowicz, R.M., Abel, C.A., Johnson, B.J., Bruns, H.A. 2007. Dynamics of Mycotoxin Concentrations in Aging Corn Residues Under Mississippi No-Till Conditions. Multicrop Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop-The Peanut Foundation. p.58

Aspergillus Flavus/Aflatoxin Occurrence and Expression of Aflatoxin Biosynthesis Genes in Soil - (Proceedings)

Accinelli, C., Abbas, H.K., Zablotowicz, R.M., Wilkinson, J.R. 2007. Aspergillus Flavus/Aflatoxin Occurrence and Expression of Aflatoxin Biosynthesis Genes in Soil. Multicrop Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop-The Peanut Foundation. p.68

Effect of Planting Date on Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Contamination in Commercial Corn Hybrids in Arkansas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abbas, H.K., Shier, W.T., Cartwright, R.D. 2008. Effect of Planting Date on Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Contamination in Commercial Corn Hybrids in Arkansas. Phytoprotection. 88:41-50

Evaluations of Short-Season Corn Hybrids in the Mid South USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bruns, H.A., Abbas, H.K., Mascagni, Jr, H.J., Carwright, R.D., Allen, F. 2007. Evaluations of Short-Season Corn Hybrids in the Mid South USA. Crop Management. doi:10.1094/CM-2007-1005-01-RS

AFLATOXIN FORMATION AND GENE EXPRESSION IN RESPONSE TO CARBON SOURCE MEDIA SHIFT IN ASPERGILLUS PARASITICUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wilkinson, J.R., Yu, J., Abbas, H.K., Scheffler, B.E., Kim, H.S., Nierman, W.C., Bhatnagar, D., Cleveland, T.E. 2007. Aflatoxin formation and gene expression in response to carbon source media shift in Aspergillus parasiticus. Journal of Food Additives & Contaminants. 24(10):1051-1060.

Bioherbicides: Research and Risks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoagland, R.E., Boyette, C.D., Weaver, M.A., Abbas, H.K. 2007. Bioherbicides: Research and Risks. Journal of Toxicology Toxins Reviews. 26:313-342.

Population ecology of Aspergillus flavus associated with Mississippi Delta Soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zablotowicz, R.M., Abbas, H.K., Locke, M.A. 2007. Population ecology of Aspergillus flavus associated with Mississippi Delta Soils. Journal of Food Additives & Contaminants, Vol. 24, pp. 1102-1108.

Mycotoxin occurrence and Aspergillus flavus soil propagules in a corn and cotton glyphosate-resistant cropping systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reddy, K.N., Abbas, H.K., Zablotowicz, R.M., Abel, C.A., Koger III, C.H. 2007. Mycotoxin occurrence and Aspergillus flavus soil propagules in a corn and cotton glyphosate-resistant cropping systems. Journal of Food Additives & Contaminants, 24(12):1367-1373.

Myrothecium verrucaria Isolates and Formulations as Bioherbicide Agents for Kudzu - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoagland, R.E., Boyette, C.D., Abbas, H.K. 2007. Myrothecium verrucaria Isolates and Formulations as Bioherbicide Agents for Kudzu. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 17(7):721-731.

DEVELOPMENT OF NON-TOXIGENIC STRAINS OF ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS FOR CONTROL OF AFLATOXIN IN CORN - (Abstract Only)

Abbas, H.K., Zablotowicz, R.M., Bruns, H.A., Abel, C.A. 2008. Development of non-toxigenic strains of aspergillus flavus for control of aflatoxin in corn. Journal of Food Additives & Contaminants. 7:181-192

The Occurrence of Mycotoxins in Corn (Maize) Plant Debris - (Abstract Only)

Abbas, H.K., Accinelli, C., Zablotowicz, R.M., Abel, C.A., Bruns, H.A., Dong, Y., Shier, W.T. 2007. The Occurrence of Mycotoxins in Corn (Maize) Plant Debris. Phytopathology. 97:7S1

Isolation of maize soil and rhizosphere bacteria with antagonistic activity against Aspergillus flavus and Fusarium verticillioides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palumbo, J.D., O Keeffe, T.L., Abbas, H.K. 2007. Isolation of maize soil and rhizosphere bacteria with antagonistic activity against Aspergillus flavus and Fusarium verticillioides. Journal of Food Protection. 70(7):1615-1621.

Production of (-)-Botryodiplodin, but not Phaseolinone, by the Soybean Charcoal Rot Disease Fungus Macrophomina phaseolina in Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ranezabu, M., Shier, W.T., Abbas, H.K., Tonos, J.L., Baird, R.E., Sciumbato, G. 2007. Production of (-)-Botryodiplodin, but not Phaseolinone, by the Soybean Charcoal Rot Disease Fungus Macrophomina phaseolina in Mississippi. Journal of Natural Products. 70:128-129.

The Effect of Elevated Temperature on Gene Transcription and Aflatoxin Biosynthesis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

OBrian, G.R., Georgianna, D.R., Wilkinson, J.R., Yu, J., Abbas, H.K., Bhatnagar, D., Cleveland, T.E., Nierman, W.C., Payne, G.A. 2007. The Effect of Elevated Temperature on Gene Transcription and Aflatoxin Biosynthesis. Mycologia. 99(2):232-239.

Influence of Messenger on Corn and Mycotoxins in Mississippi - (Abstract Only)

Abbas, H.K., Bruns, H.A., Abel, C.A. 2006. Influence of Messenger on Corn and Mycotoxins in Mississippi. Plant Health Progress. 10.1094/PHP-2006-10XX-01-RS.

First Report of Endophytic Candida Ipomoeae Isolated from Ovules of Upland Cotton in Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sacks, E.J., Abbas, H.K., Mengistu, A. 2006. First Report of Endophytic Candida Ipomoeae Isolated from Ovules of Upland Cotton in Mississippi. Plant Disease. 90:1362, 2006; DOI: 10.1094/PD-90-1362B

EVALUATION OF THE BIOHERBICIDE MYROTHECIUM VERRUCARIA FOR WEED CONTROL IN TOMATO (LYCOPERSICON ESCULENTUM) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boyette, C.D., Hoagland, R.E., Abbas, H.K. Evaluation of the bioherbicide Myrothecium verrucaria for weed control in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum). Biocontrol Science and Technology 17:171-178. 2007.

Emerging Technologies for Reducing Aflatoxin in Corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Moore, S.H., Damonn, K.E., Mascagni, Jr, H.J., Abbas, H.K. 2006. Emerging Technologies for Reducing Aflatoxin in Corn. Louisiana Agriculture. 49(4):23-24.

EFFECT OF PLANTING DATE ON AFLATOXIN AND FUMONISIN CONTAMINATION IN COMMERCIAL CORN HYBRIDS IN ARKANSAS. - (Abstract Only)

Abbas, H.K., Shier, W.T., Johnson, B.J., Cartwright, R.D., Dong, Y. Effect of planting date on aflatoxin and fumonisin contamination in commercial corn hybrids in arkansas. National American Phytopathology Meetings, 96:S2.

ASSESSING THE COLONIZATION POTENTIAL OF ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS STRAINS ON CORN UNDER FIELD CONDITIONS USING A PIN BAR INOCULATION TECHNIQUE - (Abstract Only)

Abbas, H.K., Zablotowicz, R.M., Bruns, H.A. 2006. Assessing the colonization potential of aspergillus flavus strains on corn under field conditions using a pin bar inoculation technique. Phytopathology, 96:S2.

MEDIA SHIFT OF ASPERGILLUS PARASITICUS CULTURES FOR STUDYING THE MOLECULAR REGULATION OF AFLATOXIN - (Abstract Only)

Wilkinson, J.R., Yu, J., Abbas, H.K., Scheffler, B.E., Kim, H.S., Nierman, W.C., Bhatnagar, D., Cleveland, T.E. 2006. Media shift of Aspergillus parasiticus cultures for studying the molecular regulation of aflatoxin. In: Proceedings of the American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting, May 21-26, 2006, Orlando, FL. Abstract #O-064, p. 433.

NEW N-METHYL-4-HTYDROXY-2-PYRIDINONE ANALOGS FROM FUSARIUM OXYSPORUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jayasinghe, L., Abbas, H.K., Jacob, M., Hearth, W., Nanayakkara, D. 2006. New n-methyl-4-htydroxy-2-pyridinone analogs from fusarium oxysporum. Journal of Natural Products. Vol. 69: 439-442.

RESEARCH FINDINGS AND STRATEGIES TO REDUCE RISKS OF THE BIOHERBICIDE, MYROTHECIUM VERRUCARIA - (Proceedings)

Hoagland, R.E., Boyette, C.D., Weaver, M.A., Abbas, H.K. 2006. Research findings and strategies to reduce risks of the bioherbicide, myrothecium verrucaria. International Allelopathy Congress, Vol. 3, pp. 114-121.

EFFECTS OF GLUFOSINATE - AMMONIUM AND UREA ON AFLATOXIN AND FUMONISIN LEVELS IN CORN. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bruns, H.A., Abbas, H.K. 2006. Effects of glufosinate - ammonium and urea on aflatoxin and fumonisin levels in corn.. Plant Health Progress. doi:10.1094/PHP-2006-0324-01-RS

Influence of Messenger on Corn and Mycotoxins in Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abbas, H.K., Bruns, H.A., Abel, C.A. 2006. Influence of Messenger on Corn and Mycotoxins in Mississippi. Plant Health Progress. doi:10.1094/PHP-2006-1016-03-RS.

COMPARISON OF TOXIGENIC AND ATOXIGENIC ISOLATES OF ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS USING DNA AMPLIFICATION FINGERPRINTING TECHNIQUES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Baird, R.E., Trigiano, R.N., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Kelly, R., Abbas, H.K., Moulton, J.K., Scruggs, M.L. 2006. Comparison of aflatoxigenic and nonaflatoxigenic isolates of Aspergillus flavus using DNA amplification fingerprinting techniques. Mycopathologia. 161:93-99.

Liberty Link and Urea on Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Levels in Corn - (Abstract Only)

Bruns, H.A., Abbas, H.K. 2005. Liberty Link and Urea on Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Levels in Corn. Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop Proceedings. October 24-26, 2005, Raleigh, North Carolina. 2005 CDROM.

SOUTHERN EAST REGIONAL AFLATOXON TEST (SERAT) - (Abstract Only)

Clements, M.J., Williams, W.P., Moore, S.P., Krakowsky, M.D., Guo, B., White, D.G., Xu, W., Isakeit, T., Brooks, T.D., Windham, G.L., Abbas, H.K., Perkins, J., Gorman, D., Raab, Q., Arnold, K., Smith, D., Betran, J. 2005. Southern east regional aflatoxin test (serat) [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2005 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 23-27, 2005, Raleigh, North Carolina. p. 81.

PHYTOTOXIC ACTIVITY OF BIBENZYL DERIVATIVES FROM THE ORCHID EPIDENDRUM RIGIDUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hernandez-Romero, Y., Acevedo, L., De Los Angeles, M., Shier, W.T., Abbas, H.K., Mata, R. 2005. Phytotoxic activity of bibenzyl derivatives from the orchid epidendrum rigidum. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Vol. 53: 6276-6280.

PLANTING DATE EFFECTS ON BT AND NON BT CORN IN THE MID SOUTH USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bruns, H.A., Abbas, H.K. 2006. Planting date effects on bt and non bt corn in the mid south usa. Agronomy Journal. 98:100-106

AFLATOXIN AND FOOD SAFETY - (Book / Chapter)

Abbas, H.K. 2005. Aflatoxin and food safety. CRC Press. P. 1-427.

Yellow Pigments Used for Rapid Identification of Aflatoxin-producing Aspergillus Strains are Anthraquinones Associated with the Aflatoxin Biosynthetic Pathway - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shier, W.T., Lao, Y., Steele, T.E., Abbas, H.K. 2005. Yellow Pigments Used for Rapid Identification of Aflatoxin-producing Aspergillus Strains are Anthraquinones Associated with the Aflatoxin Biosynthetic Pathway. Bioorganic Chemistry. 33:426-438.

TECHNIQUES USED TO IDENTIFY AFLATOXIN RESISTANT CORN - (Book / Chapter)

Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Buckley, P.M., Abbas, H.K., Hawkins, L.K. 2005. Techniques used to identify aflatoxin resistant corn. In: Abbas, Hamed K., editor. Aflatoxin and Food Safety. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 407-421.

The case for monitoring Aspergillus flavus aflatoxigenicity for food safety assessment in developing countries - (Book / Chapter)

Shier, W.T., Abbas, H.K., Weaver, M.A., Horn, B.W. 2005. The case for monitoring Aspergillus flavus aflatoxigenicity for food safety assessment in developing countries. Aflatoxin and Food Safety. 14:291-312.

Aflatoxin and sclerotia production by Aspergillus isolates from the Mississippi Delta - (Abstract Only)

Abbas, H.K. 2005. Aflatoxin and sclerotia production by Aspergillus isolates from the Mississippi Delta. Phytopathology. 97:7S1.

RESPONSES OF SHORT-SEASON CORN HYBRIDS TO A HUMID SUB-TROPICAL ENVIRONMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bruns, H.A. Abbas, H.K. 2005. Responses of short-season corn hybrids to a humid sub-tropical environment. Agronomy Journal. 97(2):446-451.

ULTRA-HIGH PLANT POPULATIONS AND NITROGEN FERTILITY EFFECTS ON CORN IN THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bruns, H. Arnold, 2005. Ultra-High Plant Populations and Nitrogen Fertility Effects on Corn in the Mississippi Valley. Agronomy Journal. Volume 97:1136-1140

Influence of Nitrogen Fertility on Early Maturing Corn Hybrids in the Mississippi Delta - (Abstract Only)

Bruns, H.A., Abbas, H.K. 2004. Influence of Nitrogen Fertility on Early Maturing Corn Hybrids in the Mississippi Delta. Proceeding of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, October 31 - November 4, 2004, Seattle, Washington. CDROM.

Date of Planting Effects on BT and Non-GMO Corn in the Mississippi Delta - (Abstract Only)

Bruns, H.A., Abbas, H.K. 2004. Date of Planting Effects on BT and Non-GMO Corn in the Mississippi Delta. Proceeding of the American Society of Agronomy Annual Meetings, November 6-10, 2005, Salt Lake City, Utah. 2005 CDROM

RESPONSE OF MULTIPLE SEEDED COCKLEBUR AND OTHER COCKLEBUR TYPES TO HERBICIDE TREATMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abbas, H.K., Johnson, B.J., Pantone, D.J., Wax, L., Hines, R. 2005. Response of multiple seeded cocklebur and other cocklebur types to herbicide treatment. Pest Management Science 61:643-648. 2005.

Relationships between aflatoxin production, sclerotia formation among isolates of Aspergillus section Flavi from the Mississippi Delta - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abbas, H. K., Weaver, M. A., Zablotowicz, R. M., Horn, B. W., and Shier, W. T. Relationships between aflatoxin production, sclerotia formation among isolates of Aspergillus section Flavi from the Mississippi Delta. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 112:283-287. 2005.

SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL AFLATOXIN TEST (SERAT) - (Abstract Only)

Moore, S., Abbas, H.K., Guo, B., Krakowsky, M.D., Clements, M.J., Brooks, T.D., Williams, P.C., Windham, G.L., White, D., Xu, W., Iskeit, T., Betran, J. 2004. Southeastern Regional Aflatoxin Test (SERAT) [abstract]. In: 2004 Fungal Genomics and Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination Workshop, October 25-28, 2004, Sacramento, CA.

QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI CONTRIBUTING RESISTANCE TO AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN THE MAIZE INBRED MP313E - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brooks, T.D., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Willcox, M.C., Abbas, H.K. 2005. Quantitative trait loci contributing resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in the maize inbred Mp313E. Crop Science. 45:171-174.

INTRODUCTION: AFLATOXIN AND FOOD SAFETY -- PART II - (Review Article)

Abbas, H.K. 2004. Introduction: Aflatoxin and food safety -- Part II. Journal of Toxicology Toxins Reviews. 23:153-154.

AFLATOXIN AND FUMONISIN CONTAMINATION OF COMMERCIAL CORN (MAIZE, ZEA MAYS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abbas, H.K., Cartwright, R.D., Xie, W., Shier, W.T. 2005. Aflatoxin and fumonisin contamination of commercial corn (maize, zea mays). Crop Protection Journal. Vol. 25: 1-9.

Cultural Methods in Aflatoxin Detection - (Review Article)

Abbas, H.K., Shier, W.T., Horn, B.W., Weaver, M.A. 2004. Cultural Methods in Aflatoxin Detection. Journal of Toxicology Toxins Reviews. 23:295-315

EFFECT OF HEAT STRESS ON AFLATOXIN AND FUMONISIN PRODUCTION IN CORN (MAIZE, ZEA MAYS) IN ARKANSAS - (Abstract Only)

Abbas, H.K., Shier, W.T., Cartwright, R.D. 2004. Effect of heat stress on aflatoxin and fumonisin production in corn (maize, zea mays) in arkansas. Phytopathology. 94:S1

BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AND USE OF ADJUVANTS AGAINST MULTIPLE SEEDED COCKLEBUR (XANTHIUM STRUMARIUM L.) IN COMPARISON WITH SEVERAL OTHER COCKLEBUR TYPES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abbas, H.K., Johnson, B.J., Pantone, D.J., Hines, R. 2004. Biological control and use of adjuvants against multiple seeded cocklebur (xanthium strumarium l.) in comparison with several other cocklebur types. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 14:855-860.

N-FATTY ACYLATION OF HYDROLIZED FUMONISIN B1, BUT NOT OF INTACT FUMONISIN B1, STRONGLY ENHANCES IN VITRO MAMILLIAN TOXICITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abou-Karam, M., Abbas, H.K., Shier, W.T. 2004. N-fatty acylation of hydrolized fumonisin B1, but not of intact fumonisin B1, strongly enhances in vitro mamillian toxicity. Journal of Toxicology Toxins Reviews. 23:123-151.

SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS SOIL POPULATIONS UNDER DIFFERENT CROPS AND CORN GRAIN COLONIZATION AND AFLATOXINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abbas, H.K., Zablotowicz, R.M., Locke, M.A. 2004. Spatial variability of aspergillus flavus soil populations under different crops and corn grain colonization and aflatoxins. Canadian Journal of Botany.82:1768-1775.

Comparsion of Cultural and Analytical Methods for Determination of Aflatoxin Production by Mississippi Delta Aspergillus isolates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abbas, H.K., Zablotowicz, R.M., Weaver, M.A., Horn, B.W., Xie, W., Shier, W.T. 2004. Comparsion of Cultural and Analytical Methods for Determination of Aflatoxin Production by Mississippi Delta Aspergillus isolates. Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 50(3): 193-199

EFFECTS OF HARVEST DATE UPON MAIZE YIELD AND GRAIN QUALITY IN THE MID SOUTH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bruns, H.A., Abbas, H.K. 2004. Effects of harvest date upon maize yield and grain quality in the Mid South. Maydica. 49:1-8.

APPROACHES TO REDUCING AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION IN CORN (MAIZE, ZEA MAYS) - (Abstract Only) - (30-Nov-03)

EFFECTS OF IRRIGATION ON CORN IN THE HUMID SUB-TROPICAL MISSISSIPPI DELTA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bruns, H.A., Meredith Jr, W.R., Abbas, H.K. 2004. Effects of irrigation on corn in the humid sub-tropical Mississippi Delta. Crop Management at www.crop management.org. 10.1094/CM-2003-1222-02-RS.

EFFECTS OF ULTRA-HIGH PLANT POPULATIONS AND N-FERTILITY ON MYCOTOXINS IN CORN - (Abstract Only)

Bruns, H.A., Abbas, H.K. 2004. Effects of ultra-high plant populations and n-fertility on mycotoxins in corn. Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop Proceedings.

MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF RESISTANCE TO AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN MP313E - (Abstract Only)

Brooks, T.D., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Abbas, H.K. 2003. Molecular characterization of resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in Mp313E [abstract]. 16th Annual Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop Proceedings. p. 51.

INVESTIGATION OF GENE EFFECTS ON ALFATOXIN CONCENTRATION IN A SEGREGATION MAIZE POPULATION - (Abstract Only)

Gardner, H.D., Brooks, T.D., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Hawkins, L.K., Luthe, D., Brown, R.L., Abbas, H.K. 2003. Investigation of gene effects on alfatoxin concentration in a segregation maize population [abstract]. 16th Annual Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop Proceedings. p. 68.

FUSARACHROMANONE AND WORTMANNIN: NOVEL FUSARIUM TOXINS - (Proceedings)

Bryden, W.L., Lowe, M., Amba, T.M., Abbas, H.K. 2004. Fusarachromanone and wortmannin: novel fusarium toxins. In: Acamovic, T., Stewart, C.S., Pennycott, T.W. editors. Poisonous Plants Symposium Proceedings. Wallingford, Oxon. p. 63-69.

FUMONISINS: ABIOGENIC CONVERSIONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL TUMOR PROMOTOR AND COMMON FOOD CONTAMINANT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shier, W., Abbas, H.K., Abou-Karam, M., Badria, F.A., Resch, P.A. 2003. Fumonisins: abiogenic conversions of an environmental tumor promotor and common food contaminant. Journal of Toxicology Toxins Reviews. 22:591-616.

RESPONSE OF CORN IN THE MIDSOUTH TO HIGH POPULATIONS AND DIFFERENT ROW SPACINGS - (Abstract Only)

BRUNS, H.A., ABBAS, H.K. 2003. RESPONSE OF CORN IN THE MIDSOUTH TO HIGH POPULATIONS AND DIFFERENT ROW SPACINGS. AGRONOMY ABSTRACTS. CD ROM.

JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY TOXIN REVIEWS - INTRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abbas, H.K. Journal of toxicology toxin reviews - introduction. Journal of Toxicology Toxins Reviews. 2003. 22:vii-ix.

INOCULATION TECHNIQUES USED TO QUANTIFY AFLATOXIN RESISTANCE IN COTTON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

WINDHAM, G.L., WILLIAMS, W.P., BUCKLEY, P.M., ABBAS, H.K. INOCULATION TECHNIQUES USED TO QUANTIFY AFLATOXIN RESISTANCE IN CORN. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY TOXINS REVIEWS. 2003. V.22.P.313-325.

PHYLOGENETIC AND BIOLOGICAL SPECIES BOUNDARIES AROUND FUSARIUM PROLIFERATUM - (Abstract Only)

Geiser, D.M., Abbas, H.K., Desjardins, A.E., Hackett, M., Juba, J., O Donnell, K., Royse, J., Tunali, B. 2003. Phylogenetic and biological species boundaries around fusarium proliferatum. Mycological Society of America.

FIRST REPORT OF CRAZY TOP IN MISSISSIPPI DELTA CORN (ZEA MAYS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

ABBAS,H.K., BRUNS,H.A., FIRST REPORT OF CRAZY TOP IN MISSISSIPPI DELTA CORN (ZEA MAYS), JOURNAL OF THE MISSISSIPPI ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, 2003. v. 48 (2). p. 117-118.

BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF WEEDS: RESEARCH BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE: SELECTED CASE STUDIES - (Review Article)

QUIMBY JR, P.C., DELOACH JR, C.J., WINERITER, S.A., GOOLSBY, J., SOBHIAN, R., BOYETTE, C.D., ABBAS, H.K. BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF WEEDS: RESEARCH BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE: SELECTED CASE STUDIES. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE. 59(6-7):671-680

A COMPARISON OF INOCULATION TECHNIQUES FOR ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS ON CORN - (Abstract Only)

Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Buckley, P.M., Abbas, H.K., Hawkins, L.K. 2003. A comparison of inoculation techniques for Aspergillus flavus on corn [abstract]. Proceedings 2nd Fungal Genomics, 3rd Fumonisin Elimination and 15th Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop. p. 139.

WITH-IN ROW SPACING OF MAIZE AND ITS EFFECTS ON YIELD AND MYCOTOXIN INCIDENCE - (Proceedings)

BRUNS, H.A., ABBAS, H.K. 2002. WITH-IN ROW SPACING OF MAIZE AND ITS EFFECTS ON YIELD AND MYCOTOXIN INCIDENCE. AFLATOXIN ELIMINATION WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS. Vol. 15:104.

FIRST REPORT OF FALSE SMUT OF CORN (ZEA MAYS) IN THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

ABBAS, H.K., SCIUMBATO, G., KEELING, B. 2002. FIRST REPORT OF FALSE SMUT OF CORN (ZEA MAYS) IN THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA. PLANT DISEASE. 86:1179.

DETERMINATION OF AFLATOXIN PRODUCTION BY ASPERGILLUS SPECIES FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA BY VARIOUS METHODS - (Proceedings)

ABBAS, H.K., ZABLOTOWICZ, R.M., HORN, B.W., XIE, W., SHIER, W.T. 2002. DETERMINATION OF AFLATOXIN PRODUCTION BY ASPERGILLUS SPECIES FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA BY VARIOUS METHODS. AFLATOXIN ELIMINATION WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS. Vol 15:110.

NON-TOXIGENIC ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS ISOLATES FOR REDUCING AFLATOXIN IN MISSISSIPPI DELTA CORN - (Proceedings)

ABBAS, H.K., ZABLOTOWICZ, R.M., BRUNS, H.A. 2003. NON-TOXIGENIC ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS ISOLATES FOR REDUCING AFLATOXIN IN MISSISSIPPI DELTA CORN. INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF PLANT PATHOLOGY ABSTRACTS AND PROCEEDINGS. Vol. 2:43.

EFFECTS OF INTRA-ROW SPACING ON MAIZE GROWTH IN THE MID-SOUTH - (Abstract Only)

BRUNS, H.A., ABBAS, H.K. 2002. EFFECTS OF INTRA-ROW SPACING ON MAIZE GROWTH IN THE MID-SOUTH. AGRONOMY ABSTRACTS. CD ROM.

EFFECTS OF PLANT POPULATIONS ON MAIZE HYBRIDS IN THE SUB-TROPICAL MID SOUTH, USA. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

BRUNS, H.A., ABBAS, H.K. 2003. EFFECTS OF PLANT POPULATIONS ON MAIZE HYBRIDS IN THE SUB-TROPICAL MID SOUTH, USA.. MAYDICA. Vol 48:21-27

EFFECTS OF PLANT POPULATIONS ON MAIZE HYBRIDS IN THE SUB-TROPICAL MID SOUTH, USA. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

BRUNS, H.A., ABBAS, H.K. 2003. EFFECTS OF PLANT POPULATIONS ON MAIZE HYBRIDS IN THE SUB-TROPICAL MID SOUTH, USA.. MAYDICA. Vol 48:21-27

EFFECTS OF PLANT POPULATIONS ON MAIZE HYBRIDS IN THE SUB-TROPICAL MID SOUTH, USA. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

BRUNS, H.A., ABBAS, H.K. 2003. EFFECTS OF PLANT POPULATIONS ON MAIZE HYBRIDS IN THE SUB-TROPICAL MID SOUTH, USA.. MAYDICA. Vol 48:21-27

EFFECTS OF PLANT POPULATIONS ON MAIZE HYBRIDS IN THE SUB-TROPICAL MID SOUTH, USA. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

BRUNS, H.A., ABBAS, H.K. 2003. EFFECTS OF PLANT POPULATIONS ON MAIZE HYBRIDS IN THE SUB-TROPICAL MID SOUTH, USA.. MAYDICA. Vol 48:21-27

CULTURAL AND ANALYTICAL METHODS TO DETERMINE AFLATOXIN PRODUCTION BY ASPERGILLUS SPECIES FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA - (Abstract Only)

ABBAS, H.K., ZABLOTOWICZ, R.M., HORN, B.W., XIE, W., SHIER, W.T. 2002. CULTURAL AND ANALYTICAL METHODS TO DETERMINE AFLATOXIN PRODUCTION BY ASPERGILLUS SPECIES FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA. PHYTOPATHOLOGY. 92:81.

Effects of Extrusion Temperature and Dwell Time on Aflatoxin Levels in Cottonseed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buser, M.D., Abbas, H.K. 2002. Effects of Extrusion Temperature and Dwell Time on Aflatoxin Levels in Cottonseed. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 50(9):2556-2559.

THE YELLOW PIGMENTS USED IN THE RAPID IDENTIFICATION OF TOXIGENIC STRAINS OF ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS ARE AFLATOXIN BIOSYTNTHETIC INTERMEDIATES - (Abstract Only)

LAO, Y., ABBAS, H.K., SHIER, W.T. 2002. THE YELLOW PIGMENTS USED IN THE RAPID IDENTIFICATION OF TOXIGENIC STRAINS OF ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS ARE AFLATOXIN BIOSYTNTHETIC INTERMEDIATES. AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY ABSTRACTS. Vol. 39:56.

BIOACTIVATION OF THE FUNGAL PHYTOTOXIN 2,5-ANHYDRO-D GLUCITOL BY GLYCOLYTIC ENZYMES IS AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF ITS MECHANISM OF ACTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (22-Apr-02)

PHYTOXICITY AND MAMMALIAN CYTOTOXICITY OF MACROCYCLIC TRICHOTHECENE MYTOXINS FROM MYROTHECIUM VERRUCARIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abbas, H.K., Johnson, B.J., Shier, W.T., Tak, H., Jarvis, B.B., Boyette, C.D. 2002. Phytoxicity and mammalian cytotoxicity of macrocyclic trichothecene mytoxins from myrothecium verrucaria. Phytochemistry. Vol. 59: 309-313.

MECHANICALLY PROCESSING COTTONSEED TO REDUCE GOSSYPOL AND AFLATOXIN LEVELS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buser, M.D., Abbas, H.K. 2001. Mechanically processing cottonseed to reduce gossypol and aflatoxin levels. Journal of Toxicology Toxins Reviews. Vol. 20(3&4), 179-208.

EFFECTS OF APICIDIN AND HC-TOXIN ON DUCKWEED (LEMNA PAUSICOSTATA L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (23-Aug-01)

UPDATE ON THE IMPACT OF DRY EXTRUDING COTTONSEED TO REDUCE AFLATOXIN AND GOSSYPOL LEVELS - (Proceedings)

Buser, M.D., Abbas, H.K. 2001. Update on the impact of dry extruding cottonseed to reduce aflatoxin and gossypol levels. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Vol. 2: 1392-1403.

SOLID SUBSTRATE FORMULATIONS OF THE MYCOHERBICIDE COLLETOTRICHUM TRUNCATUM FOR HEMP SESBANIA (SESBANIA EXALTATA) CONTROL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abbas, H.K., Boyette, C.D. 2000. Solid substrate formulations of the mycoherbicide colletotrichum truncatum for hemp sesbania (sesbania exaltata) control. Biocontrol Science and Technology 10:291-300.

BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF THE WEED HEMP SESBANIA WITH COLLETOTRICHUM TRUNCATUM - (Abstract Only) - (03-Jul-99)

TOXIGENIC STRAINS OF FUSARIUM MONILIFORME AND FUSARIUM PROLIFERATUM ISOLATED FROM DAIRY CATTLE FEED PRODUCE FUMONISINS, MONILIFORMIN AND A NEW METABOLITE C21H38N2O6 PHYTOTOXIC TO LEMNA MINOR L. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-Apr-99)

TOXIGENIC STRAINS OF FUSARIUM MONILIFORME AND F. PROLIFERATUM ISOLATED FROMDAIRY CATTLE FEED PRODUCE FUMONISINS, MONILIFORMIN AND A NEW METABOLITE C21H38N206 PHYTOTOXIC TO LEMNA MINOR - (Abstract Only) - (24-Jul-98)

NATURAL PRODUCTS AS LEADS FOR NEW HERBICIDE MODES OF ACTION - (Proceedings) - (17-Nov-97)

MYCOTOXINS AND FUSARIUM PROLIFERATUM CULTURES FROM RICE INFECTED WITH FUSARIUM SHEATH ROT DISEASE - (Abstract Only) - (13-Aug-97)

BIOSYNTHESIS OF FUMONISIN AND AAL DERIVATIVES BY ALTERNARIA AND FUSARIUM IN LABORATORY CULTURE - (Book / Chapter) - (27-Mar-96)

THE PRESENCE OF THE FUMONISINS AND AAL-TOXIN IN ALTERNARIA ALTERNATA AND FUSARIUM MONILIFORME - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (18-Mar-96)

BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF SYNTHETIC ANALOGS OF ALTERNARIA ALTERNATA TOXIN (AAL-TOXIN) AND FUMONISIN IN PLANT AND MAMMALIAN CELL CULTURES - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (15-Nov-95)

EVIDENCE FOR DISRUPTION OF SPHINGOLIPID METABOLISM AS THE BIOCHEMICAL LESION RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TOXICITY AND CARCINOGENICITY OF FUMONISINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (08-Aug-95)