Antifungal efficacy and biofumigation potential of hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents: Postharvest treatment against Monilinia fructicola and Botrytis Cinerea.

Hydrophobic Deep Eutectic Solvents (HDES), as a subclass of Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NADES), present a green-chemistry alternative to toxic chemicals. As HDES are based on terpenoids, these solvents could potentially be effective antifungal agents against phytopathogens Monilinia fructicola and Botrytis cinerea that frequently cause diseases in sweet cherry fruit. To contribute to the disease prevention and management goals, as a part of this study, 30 different HDES were tested in the vapor phase, at identical concentrations of 25%, 50%, and 100%.

Assessment of Maize Hybrids Resistance to Aspergillus Ear Rot and Aflatoxin Production in Environmental Conditions in Serbia.

Aflatoxin, a naturally occurring toxin produced by the fungus is the most economically important mycotoxin in the world, with harmful effects on human and animal health. Preventive measures such as irrigation and planting dates can minimize aflatoxin contamination most years. However, no control strategy is completely effective when environmental conditions are extremely favorable for growth of the fungus.

First report of Pectobacterium versatile causing blackleg of potato in Serbia.

Potato blackleg is frequently observed on the production fields in the Bačka region of Vojvodina province, which is one of the largest potato-growing areas in Serbia. This disease usually occurs during June and July. In July 2020, blackleg symptoms in the form of stem necrotic lesions, vascular discoloration, hollow stems, and wilting of whole plants were noted on potato cultivar VR808 on a field 28 ha in size located in Maglić village (GPS coordinates 45.

Improved Aflatoxins and Fumonisins Forecasting Models for Maize (PREMA and PREFUM), Using Combined Mechanistic and Bayesian Network Modeling-Serbia as a Case Study.

Contamination of maize with aflatoxins and fumonisins is one of the major food safety concerns worldwide. Knowing the contamination in advance can help to reduce food safety risks and related health issues and economic losses. The current study aimed to develop forecasting models for the contamination of maize grown in Serbia with aflatoxins and fumonisins.

The MyToolbox EU-China Partnership-Progress and Future Directions in Mycotoxin Research and Management.

Affordable and practical tools for farmers and food processors along the chain are required to efficiently reduce the risk of mycotoxin contamination of crops, feeds and foods. Developing new tools and enhancing existing ones was the mission of MyToolBox-a four-year EU-project that included important Chinese partners and joint research efforts. To identify future directions in mycotoxin research and management in China and their role in China-EU relations, a unique stakeholder workshop including group discussions was organized in Beijing.

Biological Control of Aflatoxin in Maize Grown in Serbia.

is the main producer of aflatoxin B1, one of the most toxic contaminants of food and feed. With global warming, climate conditions have become favourable for aflatoxin contamination of agricultural products in several European countries, including Serbia. The infection of maize with , and aflatoxin synthesis can be controlled and reduced by application of a biocontrol product based on non-toxigenic strains of .

Emerging Fusarium Mycotoxins Fusaproliferin, Beauvericin, Enniatins, and Moniliformin in Serbian Maize.

Emerging mycotoxins such as moniliformin (MON), enniatins (ENs), beauvericin (BEA), and fusaproliferin (FUS) may contaminate maize and negatively influence the yield and quality of grain. The aim of this study was to determine the content of emerging mycotoxins in Serbian maize from the 2016, 2017, and 2018 harvests. A total of 190 samples from commercial maize production operations in Serbia were analyzed for the presence of MON, ENs, BEA, and FUS using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).

Effect of Wheat Milling Process on the Distribution of Toxins.

toxins are mycotoxins produced by various species which, besides the species, represent the principal contaminants of wheat worldwide. As currently, only limited information on the behaviour of toxins during processing of cereals is available, the objective of this study was to investigate the effect of the dry milling process of wheat on toxins distribution. Alternariol (AOH), alternariol monomethyl ether (AME) and tenuazonic acid (TeA) content were analysed by high performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) in all milling fractions of untreated (control), fungicide-treated, inoculated and commercial wheat sample.

A New Concept to Secure Food Safety Standards against Fusarium Species and Aspergillus Flavus and Their Toxins in Maize.

Commercial maize hybrids are exposed to different degrees of ear infection by toxigenic fungal species and toxin contamination. Their resistance to different fungi and toxin relationships are largely unknown. Without this knowledge, screening and breeding are not possible for these pathogens.

The protective effect of hulls on the occurrence of Alternaria mycotoxins in spelt wheat.

Background: Since there is an increasing demand on the world market for alternative crops suitable for organic production, spelt wheat (Triticum aestivum spp. spelta L.) is a highly attractive farming option.