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Aspergillus parasiticus (Aspergillus parasiticus )
Aspergillus parasiticus
Aspergillus parasiticus
Aspergillus toxicarius
Africa: Sudan, Uganda; Asia: India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, UAE; Europe: Italy, Serbia; North America: Canada, USA; Oceania: Australia; South America: Argentina, Brazil.
CA, GA, HI, IL, IA, LA, MS
2024-07-01
fungus
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Corn
ASPEPA
Aspergillus parasiticus is a fungal pathogen commonly found in maize and peanuts. It is widespread in soils, crop residues, and air worldwide. It typically thrives in warmer climates and high moisture areas, particularly in the field and storage. A. parasiticus can be spread by contaminated soil, decaying plant material, airborne spores, insects, and direct contact. It is known to produce aflatoxins associated with cancer in humans and animals.
1 Known Hosts
Zea mays
corn
Yes
CABICPC, ISFRPLD, ASPEPA-3, ASPEPA-4, ASPEPA-6, ASPEPA-7, ASPEPA-9
In maize, Aspergillus parasiticus targets kernels, particularly in plants weakened by stress such as heat or drought, which causes ear rot in the field and storage rot. A.parasiticus is most commonly found in areas with high temperatures and high humidity, in the United States this is sporadic in the Midwest but a chronic problem in the Southeast. It can cause major seed deterioration, affecting the seeds viability and germination.
Yes
Agar plating, Blotter, PCR
Though blotter incubation assays are commonly used for fungal contamination of seed, no references were found indicating this test has been validated or standardized.
CABICPC, ISFRPLD, ASPEPA-5, ASPEPA-6
Biological, Cultural
Early identification and treatment of A. parasiticus through field inspections, adequate watering during production, and using resistant varieties can greatly reduce or potentially prevent economic losses from contamination. Best management practices for harvest time and proper storage can also be impactful.
CABICPC, ISFRPLD, ASPEPA-1, ASPEPA-2, ASPEPA-3, ASPEPA-8
CABICPC
ISFRPLD
ASPEPA-3
Okun, D. O., Khamis, F. M., Muluvi, G. M., Ngeranwa, J. J., Ombura, F. O., Yongo, M. O., & Kenya, E. U. (2015). Distribution of indigenous strains of atoxigenic and toxigenic Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus in maize and peanuts agro-ecological zones of Kenya. Agriculture & Food Security, 4, 1-10
ASPEPA-4
Windham, G. L., & Williams, W. P. (2007). Systemic infection of stalks and ears of corn hybrids by Aspergillus parasiticus. Mycopathologia, 164(5), 249-254
ASPEPA-6
McAlpin, C. E., Wicklow, D. T., & Platis, C. E. (1998). Genotypic diversity of Aspergillus parasiticus in an Illinois corn field. Plant disease, 82(10), 1132-1136.
ASPEPA-7
Sebők, F., Dobolyi, C., Zágoni, D., Risa, A., Krifaton, C., Hartman, M., ... & Kriszt, B. (2016). Aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus strains in Hungarian maize fields. Acta microbiologica et immunologica Hungarica, 63(4), 491-502
ASPEPA-9
Diener, U. L. (1989). Preharvest aflatoxin contamination of peanuts, corn and cottonseed: A review. Biodeterioration Research 2: General Biodeterioration, Degradation, Mycotoxins, Biotoxins, and Wood Decay, 217-244.
ASPEPA-5
Danai-Tambhale, S. D. (2018). Isolation methods for Aspergillus species occurring on plant seeds. IJARR, 3, 12.
ASPEPA-1
Nikolić, M., Savić, I., Nikolić, A., Jauković, M., Kandić, V., Stevanović, M., & Stanković, S. (2021). Toxigenic species Aspergillus parasiticus originating from Maize Kernels grown in Serbia. Toxins, 13(12), 847.
ASPEPA-2
Horn, B. W., Ramirez-Prado, J. H., & Carbone, I. (2009). The sexual state of Aspergillus parasiticus. Mycologia, 101(2), 275-280.
ASPEPA-8
Horn, B. W., Greene, R. L., & Dorner, J. W. (1995). Effect of corn and peanut cultivation on soil populations of Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus in southwestern Georgia. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 61(7), 2472-2475.
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