Recent Research on IFusarium/I Mycotoxins in Maize—A Review

Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most susceptible crops to pathogenic fungal infections, and in particular to the Fusarium species. Secondary metabolites of Fusarium spp.—mycotoxins are not only phytotoxic, but also harmful to humans and animals. They can cause acute or chronic diseases with variou...

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Published in:	Foods Vol. 11; no. 21
Main Authors:	Bryła, Marcin, Pierzgalski, Adam, Zapaśnik, Agnieszka, Uwineza, Pascaline Aimee, Ksieniewicz-Woźniak, Edyta, Modrzewska, Marta, Waśkiewicz, Agnieszka
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 01-11-2022
Subjects:	Corn Fusarium Mycotoxins Physiological aspects Poland
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Summary:	Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most susceptible crops to pathogenic fungal infections, and in particular to the Fusarium species. Secondary metabolites of Fusarium spp.—mycotoxins are not only phytotoxic, but also harmful to humans and animals. They can cause acute or chronic diseases with various toxic effects. The European Union member states apply standards and legal regulations on the permissible levels of mycotoxins in food and feed. This review summarises the most recent knowledge on the occurrence of toxic secondary metabolites of Fusarium in maize, taking into account modified forms of mycotoxins, the progress in research related to the health effects of consuming food or feed contaminated with mycotoxins, and also the development of biological methods for limiting and/or eliminating the presence of the same in the food chain and in compound feed.
ISSN:	2304-8158 2304-8158
DOI:	10.3390/foods11213465