Aflatoxin Contamination of Maize and Groundnut

Dear Colleagues,

Aflatoxin contamination in peanut poses a serious threat to global food safety and security, given the rich dietary uses of peanut as a source of oil and protein. When considering a changing climate and a rapidly growing population, now more than ever there is a need to better understand the factors influencing this critical issue.

This Special Issue aims to report recent advances and discoveries in mitigating aflatoxin contamination in peanut and other crops. Of particular interest are articles focused on the investigation of crop–pathogen interactions with one of the two major aflatoxin-producing organisms, Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus. In addition, investigations into the influences of environmental stresses on aflatoxin contamination and host–pathogen interactions; applications of molecular breeding to identify genes and markers contributing to reduced aflatoxin contamination; the exploration of novel germplasm sources of reduced aflatoxin contamination including wild Arachis species; the development of novel approaches in germplasm screening for selection; the development and optimization of biological control methodologies; and the application of biotechnology to reduce aflatoxin contamination are also welcome.

Dr. Jake C. Fountain
Dr. Baozhu Guo
Guest Editors

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• Aflatoxin
• Groundnut/peanut
• Host–pathogen interactions
• Environmental stress
• Molecular breeding
• Germplasm resources
• Marker development
• Wild species
• Biological control
• Biotechnology