Compositions and methods for controlling mycotoxin production
OwnerJohn M. CARNEY, Guangtao ZHANG +1inventors
InventorsJohn M. CARNEY, Guangtao ZHANG, Chigozie Victor NWOSU
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Abstract
Provided herein are methods of inhibiting or preventing fungal growth and/or toxin development. In particular, provided herein are methods comprising applying a composition comprising mycovirus lysin to a plant, plant part, or plant product in an amount sufficient to inhibit or reduce fungal growth. Also provided are methods of minimizing aflatoxin contamination of a peanut-based food product comprising applying a composition comprising mycovirus lysin to peanuts in an amount sufficient to inhibit or reduce A. flavus or A. parasiticus growth.
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A method comprising applying a composition comprising mycovirus lysin to a plant, plant part, or plant product in an amount sufficient to inhibit or reduce fungal growth.
A method of minimizing aflatoxin contamination of a peanut-based food product, the method comprising applying a composition comprising mycovirus lysin to peanuts in an amount sufficient to inhibit or reduce A. flavus or A. parasiticus growth.
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