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Demystifying fungal systematics: A gateway to fungal literacy and societal/ecological relevance through familiar species

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 8, Issue 2, Page 499-515, March 2026.
Fungal systematics can feel overwhelming given the vast species diversity within this kingdom, with numerous subgroups at every taxonomic rank. This often creates a disconnect between the undertsnidng of fungal taxonomic diversity and their societal relevance.
Anna Vaiana   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Components of seed production and ergot resistance used as criteria for selection of Brachiaria hybrids

open access: yesActa Scientiarum: Animal Sciences, 2022
Ergot is a fungal disease and causes reductions in seed productivity and quality. We aimed to identify promising genotypes of brachiaria evaluating: (1) seed production potential (number of tillers, racemes per inflorescence, spikelets per raceme ...
João José de Abreu Assumpção Demarchi   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Review of Infectious and Non‐Infectious Causes of Pregnancy Loss in Goats

open access: yesReproduction in Domestic Animals, Volume 61, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Goats play a vital role in global agriculture, particularly in developing regions, and are increasingly kept as companion animals. Given their economic and social importance, pregnancy losses in goats represent a substantial challenge, leading to considerable economic losses and raising concerns about animal welfare and public health, as some ...
Friederike Maria Kaus   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

L'Ús dels esclerocis de Claviceps purpurea dins la medicina popular andorrana [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Es reporta l'ús del Claviceps purpurea (Fr.) Tul. en la medicina tradicional d'Andorra i l'Alt Urgell, segons les dades de diversos informants, que esmenten que era emprat per les llevadores. Aquest ús sembla estar lligat a un coneixement expert per part
Josep Girbal i Lladó   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Is the Pathogenic Ergot Fungus a Conditional Defensive Mutualist for Its Host Grass? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
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Saikkonen, Kari   +3 more
core   +3 more sources

Correlations based on mixed models as selection criteria for breeding programs targeting seed production and quality in Paspalum nicorae Parodi ecotypes

open access: yesCrop Science, Volume 66, Issue 1, January/February 2026.
Abstract To achieve satisfactory genetic gains, breeding programs must identify and prioritize key traits that affect seed production and quality. This study investigated associations among traits related to seed yield and quality in 84 Paspalum nicorae ecotypes.
Diógenes Cecchin Silveira   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transducin beta-like gene FTL1 is essential for pathogenesis in Fusarium graminearum [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Fusarium head blight caused by Fusarium graminearum is an important disease of wheat and barley. In a previous study, we identified several mutants with reduced virulence by insertional mutagenesis. A transducin beta-like gene named FTL1 was disrupted in
Ding, S.L.   +7 more
core   +2 more sources

Efficacy of a Commercial Mycotoxin Adsorbent Against Low‐Level Aflatoxin B1 and Fumonisin B1 Exposure in Broiler Chickens: In Vitro and In Vivo Assays

open access: yesVeterinary Medicine International, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Mycotoxins cause significant economic losses in poultry. This study evaluates the ability of a commercial mycotoxin adsorbent to bind toxins in vitro and its effects at different concentrations on broiler chickens exposed to low levels of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and fumonisin B1 (FB1).
M. J. Luna   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Ergot Alkaloid Elaboration by Selected Plectenchymatic Mycelia of Claviceps purpurea through Sequential Cycles of Axenic Culture and Plant Parasitism

open access: yesBiology, 2020
Ergot alkaloids have an established place in plant pathology and toxicology. As pharmaceuticals, their sourcing is via natural or managed agricultural occurrence of sclerotia of Claviceps purpurea (Fr.) Tul.
Peter Mantle
doaj   +1 more source

Scientific opinion on the exposure of children and adolescents in the Republic of Croatia to ochratoxin A (OTA) from food

open access: yesFood Risk Assess Europe, Volume 4, Issue 1, January 2026.
Summary Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a secondary metabolite primarily produced by moulds of the genera Aspergillus and Penicillium. It is most commonly found in foods of plant origin, such as cereals, wine, coffee, spices and various types of fruits and vegetables, green tea, pistachios, figs, raisins, grapes, wine and chestnuts, as well as beer, coffee ...
Sanja Miloš   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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