Title
Mycotoxin Co-Occurrence in Michigan Harvested Maize Grain
Date Issued
01 July 2022
Access level
open access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
University of Guelph
Publisher(s)
MDPI
Abstract
Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by fungi that, depending on the type and exposure levels, can be a threat to human and animal health. When multiple mycotoxins occur together, their risk effects on human and animal health can be additive or synergistic. Little information is known about the specific types of mycotoxins or their co-occurrence in the state of Michigan and the Great Lakes region of the United States. To understand the types, incidences, severities, and frequency of co-occurrence of mycotoxins in maize grain (Zea mays L.), samples were collected from across Michigan over two years and analyzed for 20 different mycotoxins. Every sample was contaminated with at least four and six mycotoxins in 2017 and 2018, respectively. Incidence and severity of each mycotoxin varied by year and across locations. Correlations were found between mycotoxins, particularly mycotoxins produced by Fusarium spp. Environmental differences at each location played a role in which mycotoxins were present and at what levels. Overall, data from this study demonstrated that mycotoxin co-occurrence occurs at high levels in Michigan, especially with mycotoxins produced by Fusarium spp., such as deoxynivalenol.
Volume
14
Issue
7
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Agricultura
Biotecnología agrícola, Biotecnología alimentaria
Subjects
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85133264151
PubMed ID
Source
Toxins
ISSN of the container
20726651
Sponsor(s)
Funding: This research was funded by Michigan State University AgBioResearch and Corn Marketing Program of Michigan.
Sources of information:
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