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  • Mycology
  • Plant pathology

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  • Trichothecene mycotoxins are produced by Fusarium species, posing risks to agriculture and health.
  • Accurate identification of trichothecene chemotypes and fungal biomass is crucial for risk assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate robust PCR assays for trichothecene chemotyping.
  • To establish quantitative PCR (qPCR) methods for measuring fungal biomass in wheat.

Main Methods:

  • Targeting specific genes (tri3, tri12) within the trichothecene gene cluster for PCR assays.
  • Developing qualitative PCR for chemotype assignment (Type A/B trichothecenes).
  • Implementing qPCR to quantify fungal biomass in infected wheat samples.

Main Results:

  • PCR assays targeting tri3 and tri12 genes provide robust chemotype assignment.
  • Developed qPCR methods accurately quantify trichothecene-producing fungal biomass in wheat.
  • Assays are effective across various Fusarium head blight complex members.

Conclusions:

  • Validated PCR and qPCR assays enable precise identification of trichothecene chemotypes.
  • These methods are valuable tools for quantifying fungal load and assessing mycotoxin risk in agricultural settings.