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

(13-Oct-11)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

(05-Aug-09)

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.

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

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

A Survey of Factors Involved in Crop Maturity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bruns, H.A. 2009. A Survey of Factors Involved in Crop Maturity. Agronomy Journal. 101:60-66

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

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

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)

Corn Production Tips for the Mississippi Delta - (Abstract Only)

(21-Jan-08)

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

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

Identification of New Potential Sources of Resistance to Soybean Rust - (Abstract Only)

Li, S. 2008. Identification of New Potential Sources of Resistance to Soybean Rust. International Congress of Plant Pathologists. 90:S2.64

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

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

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.

Corn Yields Benefit in Rotation with Cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bruns, H.A., Pettigrew, W.T., Meredith Jr, W.R., Stetina, S.R. 2007. Corn Yields Benefit in Rotation with Cotton. Crop Management. doi:10.1094/CM-2007-0424-01-RS.

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.

Effects of Nitrogen Fertility on Bt Endotoxin Levels in Corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bruns, H.A., Abel, C.A. 2007. Effects of Nitrogen Fertility on Bt Endotoxin Levels in Corn. Journal of Entomological Science. 42(1):35-34.

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.