Publications by authors named "Mark Angelo O Balendres"
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- Tomato is a key vegetable crop globally, and bacterial wilt (BW) caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is a major threat to its production.
- Research has identified two main loci (Bwr-6 and Bwr-12) linked to BW resistance, but additional unidentified factors also contribute to this resistance.
- Analysis of genome sequences from resistant and susceptible tomato lines revealed significant genetic variations, including a notable SNP in the Asc gene associated with the Bwr-3 locus, highlighting new avenues for understanding and improving BW resistance.
The tropical, warm, and humid conditions that are favorable to the growth and development of mycotoxigenic fungi put the Philippines at a high risk of mycotoxin contamination. To date, seven mycotoxigenic species, four species, and one species have been isolated from various agricultural crop commodities in the country. There are five mycotoxin groups (aflatoxin, fumonisin, ochratoxin, nivalenol, and zearalenone) that have been detected in both the raw form and the by-products of major crops grown in the country.
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