Aspergillus flavus (Storage rot of maize )
Aspergillus flavus
Storage rot of maize
Aspergillus fasciculatum, Aspergillus flavus f. magnasporus, Aspergillus flavus var. wehmeri, Aspergillus humus, Aspergillus luteus, Aspergillus parasiticus, Aspergillus wehmeri
Africa: widespread; Asia: widespread; Europe: Czechia, Greece, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, UK; North America: Cuba, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, USA; Oceania: Australia; South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela.
AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, LA, MS, NM, NC, PA, TX
2024-06-24
fungus
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Main: maize, groundnut, cotton
ASPEFL
Aspergillus flavus is a fungal pathogen of maize, peanuts, and cotton. It is widespread in soils, crop residues, and air throughout the world. It typically thrives in warmer climates and high moisture areas, particularly in the field and storage.