The Mycotoxins app was developed as a collaboration between the Department of Plant Pathology of the University of Arkansas and the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology of Purdue University.
Through a simple and intuitive navigation system, the Mycotoxins app presents important information about different maize ear rot pathogens that cause significant yield losses word wide. In addition, the instructions and tips provided in this application are of valuable knowledge for farmers and corn growers for a proper management of maize infected with mycotoxins.
This application brings information about:
> Symptomology and mycotoxins produced by predominant maize ear rot pathogens;
> Toxic effects of mycotoxins on humans and livestock;
> Safety levels for different uses of infected grain.
Tips for:
> Storing moldy grain;
> Ear rot management before and during harvest;
> Scouting and testing for mycotoxins.