Projects

GENETIC CONTROL OF FUSARIUM MYCOTOXINS TO ENHANCE FOOD SAFETY Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 421045

CONTROL OF FUMONISIN MYCOTOXIN CONTAMINATION IN MAIZE THROUGH ELUCIDATION OF GENETIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ... METABOLISM IN FUSARIUM Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 421047

DETECTION OF MYCOTOXINS WITH FLUORESCENCE POLARIZATION IMMUNOASSAY AND AMBIENT IONIZATION MASS SPECTROMETRY Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 421854

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Insights into the evolution of toxin biosynthesis in the fungus Fusarium - (Abstract Only)

Proctor, R., Van Hove, F., Susca, A., Stea, G., Busman, M., Van Der Lee, T., Waalwijk, C., Moretti, A., Ward, T.J. 2012. Insights into the evolution of toxin biosynthesis in the fungus Fusarium. Meeting Abstract.

FUM and BIK gene expression contribute to describe fumonisin and bikaverin synthesis in Fusarium verticillioides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lazzaro, I., Busman, M., Battilani, P., Butchko, R.A. 2012. FUM and BIK gene expression contribute to describe fumonisin and bikaverin synthesis in Fusarium verticillioides. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 160(2):94-98.

Identification of early fumonisin biosynthetic intermediates by inactivation of the FUM6 gene in Fusarium verticillioides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Uhlig, S., Busman, M., Shane, D.S., Ronning, H., Rise, F., Proctor, R. 2012. Identification of early fumonisin biosynthetic intermediates by inactivation of the FUM6 gene in Fusarium verticillioides. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 60(41):10293-10301.

Evidence for birth-and-death evolution of a secondary metabolite biosynthetic gene cluster and its relocation within and between genomes of the filamentous fungus Fusarium - (Abstract Only)

Proctor, R., Van Hove, F., Susca, A., Stea, G., Busman, M., Van Der Lee, T., Waalwijk, C., Ward, T.J., Moretti, A. 2012. Evidence for birth-and-death evolution of a secondary metabolite biosynthetic gene cluster and its relocation within and between genomes of the filamentous fungus Fusarium. Meeting Abstract.

Trehalose-related Gene Deletions in Fusarium verticillioides - (Abstract Only)

Boudreau, B.A., Larson, T.M., Brown, D.W., Busman, M., Roberts, E.S., Nall, D., Mcquade, L. 2012. Trehalose-related Gene Deletions in Fusarium verticillioides. American Society for Microbiology.

LC-MS/MS method for the determination of the fungal pigment bikaverin in maize kernels as an indicator of ear rot - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Busman, M., Butchko, R.A., Proctor, R. 2012. LC-MS/MS method for the determination of the fungal pigment bikaverin in maize kernels as an indicator of ear rot. Food Additives & Contaminants Part A. 29(11):1736-1742.

LAE1 regulates expression of multiple secondary metabolite gene clusters in Fusarium verticillioides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Butchko, R.A., Brown, D.W., Busman, M., Tudzynski, B., Wiemann, P. 2012. LAE1 regulates expression of multiple secondary metabolite gene clusters in Fusarium verticillioides. Fungal Genetics and Biology. 49(2012)602-612.

Determination of the secondary metabolites fusarubin and 8-O-methylbostrycoidin from maize by LC-MS/MS - (Abstract Only)

Busman, M. 2012. Determination of the secondary metabolites fusarubin and 8-O-methylbostrycoidin from maize by LC-MS/MS. American Society for Mass Spectrometry.

Identification of gene clusters associated with fusaric acid, fusarin, and perithecial pigment production in Fusarium verticillioides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, D.W., Butchko, R.A., Busman, M., Proctor, R. 2012. Identification of gene clusters associated with fusaric acid, fusarin, and perithecial pigment production in Fusarium verticillioides. Fungal Genetics and Biology. 49(7):521-532.

Evidence for birth-and-death evolution and horizontal transfer of the fumonisin mycotoxin biosynthetic gene cluster in Fusarium - (Abstract Only) - (17-Mar-12)

Analysis of fumonisin contamination and the presence of Fusarium in wheat with kernel black point disease in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Busman, M., Desjardins, A.E., Proctor, R. 2012. Analysis of fumonisin contamination and the presence of Fusarium in wheat with kernel black point disease in the United States. Journal of Food Additives & Contaminants. 29(7):1092-1100.

Observation of T-2 and HT-2 glucosides from Fusarium sporotrichioides by liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Busman, M., Poling, S.M., Maragos, C.M. 2011. Observation of T-2 and HT-2 glucosides from Fusarium sporotrichioides by liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Toxins. 3(12):1554-1568.

Influence of water activity on fumonisin and bikaverin gene expression and toxin production in fusarium verticillioides - (Abstract Only)

Lazzaro, I., Busman, M., Battilani, P., Butchko, R.A. 2012. Influence of water activity on fumonisin and bikaverin gene expression and toxin production in fusarium verticillioides. Italian Society for Plant Pathology.

Variability in mycotoxin biosynthetic genes in Fusarium and its effect on mycotoxin contamination of crops - (Abstract Only)

Proctor, R., Mccormick, S.P., Alexander, N.J., Busman, M., Ward, T.J. 2011. Variability in mycotoxin biosynthetic genes in Fusarium and its effect on mycotoxin contamination of crops. Meeting Abstract.

Field tests of the role of fumonisins in the Zea mays–Gibberella moniliformis interaction - (Abstract Only)

Busman, M. 2011. Field tests of the role of fumonisins in the Zea mays–Gibberella moniliformis interaction. Meeting Abstract.

Regulation of secondary metabolite production in Fusarium species by the global regulator LAE1 - (Abstract Only)

Butchko, R.A., Mccormick, S.P., Busman, M., Tudyznski, B., Wiemann, P. 2011. Regulation of secondary metabolite production in Fusarium species by the global regulator LAE1. Meeting Abstract. v. 58(suppl): #176, pg. 161.

Effect of different ecological conditions on secondary metabolite production and gene expression in two mycotoxigenic plant pathogen Fusarium species: F. verticillioides and F. equiseti - (Abstract Only)

Lazzaro, I., Mccormick, S.P., Busman, M., Battilani, P., Butchko, R.A. 2011. Effect of different ecological conditions on secondary metabolite production and gene expression in two mycotoxigenic plant pathogen Fusarium species: F. verticillioides and F. equiseti. Meeting Abstract. v. 58(suppl): #198, pg. 166.

Distribution and evolution of fusarin mycotoxin biosynthetic genes in Fusarium - (Abstract Only)

Amatulli, M., Maragos, C.M., Busman, M., Brown, D.W., Butchko, R.A., Gullino, M., Proctor, R. 2011. Distribution and evolution of fusarin mycotoxin biosynthetic genes in Fusarium [abstract]. Fungal Genetics. p. 214.

Fusarium verticillioides chitin synthases CHS5 and CHS7 are required for normal growth and pathogenicity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Larson, T.M., Kendra, D.F., Busman, M., Brown, D.W. 2011. Fusarium verticillioides chitin synthases CHS5 and CHS7 are required for normal growth and pathogenicity. Current Genetics. 57(3):177-189.

Differential Expression of Putative Polyketide Biosynthetic Gene Clusters in Fusarium verticillioides - (Abstract Only)

Butchko, R.A., Brown, D.W., Busman, M., Tudynski, B., Wiemann, P. 2010. Differential Expression of Putative Polyketide Biosynthetic Gene Clusters in Fusarium verticillioides. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting.

Determination of the Secondary Metabolite Bikaverin from Maize by LC-MS/MS - (Abstract Only)

Busman, M. 2010. Determination of the Secondary Metabolite Bikaverin from Maize by LC-MS/MS. Meeting Abstract.

Variation in Sequence and Location of the Fumonisin Mycotoxin Biosynthetic Gene Cluster in Fusarium - (Abstract Only)

Proctor, R., Van Hove, F., Susca, A., Stea, G., Busman, M., Van Der Lee, T., Waalwijk, C., Moretti, A. 2010. Variation in sequence and location of the Fumonisin mycotoxin biosynthetic gene cluster in Fusarium. Meeting Abstract.

Rapid and Advanced Tools for Mycotoxin Analysis - (Review Article)

Maragos, C.M., Busman, M. 2010. Rapid and Advanced Tools for Mycotoxin Analysis. Journal of Food Additives & Contaminants. 27(5):688-700. doi:10.1080/19440040903515934.

Fumonsins in Materials Related to Ethanol Production from Corn: LC-MS Analysis of Fumonsins in Ethanol Manufacture By-Products - (Book / Chapter)

Busman, M., Kendra, D.F. 2009. Fumonsins in Materials Related to Ethanol Production from Corn: LC-MS Analysis of Fumonsins in Ethanol Manufacture By-Products. In: Appell, M., Kendra, D.F., Trucksess, M.W., editors. American Chemical Society Symposium Series 1031. Mycotoxin Prevention and Control in Agriculture. Washington D.C.: American Chemical Society. p. 237-246.

FvVE1 Regulates Biosynthesis of the Mycotixins and Fumonisins and Fusarims verticillioides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Myung, K., Li, S., Butchko, R.A., Busman, M., Proctor, R., Abbas, H.K., Calvo, A.M. 2009. FvVE1 Regulates Biosynthesis of the Mycotixins and Fumonisins and Fusarims verticillioides. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 57(11):5089-94

Fumonisin-nonproducing mutants exhibit differential expression of putative polyketide biosynthetic gene clusters in Fusarium verticillioides - (Abstract Only)

Butchko, R.A., Brown, D.W., Proctor, R., Busman, M., Woloshuk, C.P., Bluhm, B.H., Kim, H. 2009. Fumonisin-Nonproducing Mutants Exhibit Differential Expression of Putative Polyketide Biosynthetic Gene Clusters in Fusarium Verticillioides [abstract]. Fungal Genetics Conference. p. 151.

Effect of corn dry fractionation on the distribution of mycotoxins in pre-fermentation ethanol co-products - (Abstract Only)

Kendra, D.F., Busman, M., Duensing, W.J. 2008. Effect of Corn Dry Fractionation on the Distribution of Mycotoxins in Pre-fermentation Ethanol Co-products [abstract]. International Distillers Grains Conference & Trade Show. p. 10.

Biological and Chemical Complexity of Fusarium proliferatum - (Abstract Only)

Desjardins, A.E., Proctor, R., Busman, M. 2008. Biological and Chemical Complexity of Fusarium proliferatum [abstract]. International Congress of Plant Pathology. p. 50.

Altered expression of polyketide biosynthetic gene clusters in fumonisin-deficient mutants of Fusarium verticillioides - (Abstract Only)

Butchko, R.A., Brown, D.W., Proctor, R., Busman, M., Woloshuk, C.P., Bluhm, B.H., Kim, H. 2008. Altered Expression of Polyketide Biosynthetic Gene Clusters in Fumonisin-Deficient Mutants of Fusarium Verticillioides [abstract]. Gordon Research Conference on Cellular and Molecular Fungal Biology. Poster No. 7.

DESI-MS Analysis of Mycotoxins from Grain Matrices - (Abstract Only)

Busman, M. 2008. DESI-MS Analysis of Mycotoxins from Grain Matrices. American Society for Mass Spectrometry. Poster No. WP074. . American Society for Mass Spectrometry.

Asymptomatic Colonization of Soybean (Glycine Max) by Fusarium verticillioides - (Abstract Only)

Kendra, D.F., Busman, M. 2008. Asymptomatic Colonization of Soybean (Glycine Max) by Fusarium verticillioides. International Fusarium Workshop. 90:53-73.

Gibberella Ear Rot of Maize (Zea mays) in Nepal: Distribution of the Mycotoxins Nivalenol and Deoxynivalenol in Naturally and Experimentally Infected Maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Desjardins, A.E., Busman, M., Manandhar, G., Jarosz, A.M., Manandhar, H.K., Proctor, R. 2008. Gibberella Ear Rot of Maize (Zea mays) in Nepal: Distribution of the Mycotoxins Nivalenol and Deoxynivalenol in Naturally and Experimentally Infected Maize. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 56(13):5428-5436.

Effect of Corn Dry Fractionation on the Distribution of Mycotoxins in Pre-fermentation Ethanol Co-products - (Abstract Only)

Kendra, D.F., Busman, M., Duensing, W.J. 2008. Effect of Corn Dry Fractionation on the Distribution of Mycotoxins in Pre-fermentation Ethanol Co-products [abstract]. International Congress of Plant Pathology. 90(Special Issue 2).

A fumonisin biosynthetic gene cluster in Fusarium oxysporum strain O-1890 and the genetic basis of B versus C fumonisin production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Proctor, R., Busman, M., Seo, J., Lee, Y., Plattner, R.D. 2008. A fumonisin biosynthetic gene cluster in Fusarium oxysporum strain O-1890 and the genetic basis of B versus C fumonisin production. Fungal Genetics and Biology. 45:1016-1026. Available: www.elsevier.com/locate/yfgbi.

Potential medicinal phytochemicals from Sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia L) seed - (Abstract Only)

Harry O Kuru, R.E., Busman, M., Berhow, M.A. 2008. Potential medicinal phytochemicals from Sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia L) seed [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. p. 45 #125.

Fusarin mycotoxins and monoclonal antibodies for their detection - (Abstract Only)

Maragos, C.M., Busman, M., Plattner, R.D. 2007. Fusarin mycotoxins and monoclonal antibodies for their detection [abstract]. U.S. Japan Joint Panel on Toxic Microorgnisms. Paper No. II-3.

Fusarium verticillioides gene expression profiling by microarray analysis - (Abstract Only)

Butchko, R.A., Brown, D.W., Busman, M., Proctor, R. 2007. Fusarium verticillioides gene expression profiling by microarray analysis [abstract]. Multicrop Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop-The Peanut Foundation. p. 45.

Determination of naphthopyrone and anthraquinone glycosides from Sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia) seeds by HPLC-ESI-CID-MSn with potential medical utilization - (Abstract Only)

Harry O Kuru, R.E., Payne Wahl, K.L., Busman, M., Berhow, M.A. 2007. Determination of naphthopyrone and anthraquinone glycosides from Sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia) seeds by HPLC-ESI-CID-MSn with potential medical utilization [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p. GC11.

Biological and chemical complexity of Fusarium proliferatum - (Abstract Only)

Desjardins, A.E., Proctor, R., Busman, M. 2008. Biological and chemical complexity of Fusarium proliferatum [abstract]. International Congress on Plant Pathology.

Complementary host-pathogen genetic analyses of the role of fumonisins in the Zea mays-Gibberella moniliformis seedling interaction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Desjardins, A.E., Busman, M., Muhitch, M.J., Proctor, R. 2007. Complementary host-pathogen genetic analyses of the role of fumonisins in the Zea mays-Gibberella moniliformis seedling interaction. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology. 70(4-6):149-160.

Fusarium graminearum: an pathogen of maize in Nepal, pathogenic variability and mycotoxins - (Abstract Only)

Manandhar, G., Desjardins, A.E., Manandhar, H.K., Busman, M. 2007. Fusarium graminearum: an important pathogen of maize in Nepal, pathogenic variability and mycotoxins (abstract). 25th National Summer Crops Research Workshop, Nepal Agriculture Research Institute.

Development of monoclonal antibodies for the Fusarin mycotoxins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Maragos, C.M., Busman, M., Plattner, R.D. 2008. Development of monoclonal antibodies for the Fusarin mycotoxins. Journal of Food Additives & Contaminants. 25(1):105-114.

Wheat kernel black point and fumonisin contamination by Fusarium proliferatum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Desjardins, A.E., Busman, M., Proctor, R., Stessman, R.J. 2007. Wheat kernel black point and fumonisin contamination by Fusarium proliferatum. Journal of Food Additives & Contaminants. 24(10):1131-1137.

Characterization of polyketide synthase genes in the genus Fusarium - (Abstract Only)

Proctor, R., Butchko, R.A., Brown, D.W., Busman, M. 2007. Characterization of polyketide synthase genes in the genus Fusarium [abstract]. XV European Mycological Congress. p. 282.

The Fusarium verticillioides FUM gene cluster encodes a Zn(II)2Cys6 protein that affects FUM gene expression and fumonisin production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown, D.W., Butchko, R.A., Busman, M., Proctor, R. 2007. The Fusarium verticillioides FUM gene cluster encodes a Zn(II)2Cys6 protein that affects FUM gene expression and fumonisin production. Eukaryotic Cell. 6:1210-1218.

CHARACTERIZATION OF A FUMONISIN BIOSYNTHETIC GENE CLUSTER IN FUSARIUM OXYSPORUM STRAIN O-1890 - (Abstract Only)

Proctor, R., Busman, M., Plattner, R.D. 2007. Characterization of a fumonisin biosynthetic gene cluster in fusarium oxysporum strain O-1890 [abstract]. Fungal Genetics Conference. p. 105.

Characterization of the fumonisin biosynthetic regulatory gene FUM21 and multiple alternative splice forms - (Abstract Only)

Brown, D.W., Butchko, R.A., Busman, M., Proctor, R. 2007. Characterization of the fumonisin biosynthetic regulatory gene FUM21 and multiple alternative splice forms [abstract]. Fungal Genetics Conference. p. 121.

Genomic analysis of Fusarium verticillioides - (Abstract Only)

Brown, D.W., Butchko, R.A., Busman, M., Kendra, D.F., Proctor, R. 2006. Genomic analysis of Fusarium verticillioides [abstract]. 10th U.S. Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources (UJNR) International Symposium on Toxic Microorganisms. Talk #8.

Novel regulation of Fumonisin biosynthesis by Fusarium verticillioides via a Zn(II)2Cys6 transcriptional factor - (Abstract Only)

Brown, D.W., Butchko, R.A., Busman, M., Proctor, R. 2006. Novel regulation of Fumonisin biosynthesis by Fusarium verticillioides via a Zn(II)2Cys6 transcriptional factor [abstract]. World Mycotoxin Fourth Conference. Poster 1.

Wheat kernel black point and fumonisin contamination by Fusarium Proliferatum - (Abstract Only)

Desjardins, A.E., Busman, M., Proctor, R., Stessman, R.J. 2006. Wheat kernel black point and fumonisin contamination by Fusarium Proliferatum [abstract]. National Fusarium Head Blight Forum. p. 57.

ESTs Provide Unique Insight to Fumonisin Regulatory Gene FUM21 - (Abstract Only)

Brown, D.W., Butchko, R.A., Busman, M., Proctor, R. 2006. ESTs provide unique insight to fumonisin regulatory gene fum21 [abstract]. Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop. p. 42.

Identification and characterization of regulators of FUM gene expression - (Abstract Only)

Butchko, R.A., Brown, D.W., Busman, M., Proctor, R. 2006. Identification and characterization of regulators of FUM gene expression [abstract]. Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop. p. 36.

EXPRESSED SEQUENCE TAGS (ESTS), FUM CLUSTER TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR AND MICROARRAYS - (Abstract Only)

Brown, D.W., Butchko, R.A., Busman, M., Proctor, R. 2006. Expressed sequence tags (ests), fum cluster transcription factor and microarrays [abstract]. The Institute for Genomic Research. Talk #1.

THE ROLE OF FUSARIUM BIODIVERSITY IN PLANT PATHOGENICITY AND BIOLOGICAL CONTROL - (Abstract Only)

Desjardins, A.E., Busman, M., Maragos, C.M., Stessman, R.J., Proctor, R. 2006. The role of fusarium biodiversity in plant pathogenicity and biological control [abstract]. Mycological International Conference. p. 42.

MICROARRAY EVIDENCE FOR GENE CLUSTERS INVOLVED IN POLYKETIDE BIOSYNTHESIS IN THE FUMONISIN-PRODUCING FUNGUS FUSARIUM VERTICILLIOIDES - (Proceedings)

Proctor, R., Butchko, R.A., Brown, D.W., Busman, M., Plattner, R.D. 2006. Microarray evidence for gene clusters involved in polyketide biosynthesis in the fumonisin-producing fungus fusarium verticillioides. Mycological International Conference. p. 35.

FUMONISIN BIOSYNTHESIS BY FUSARIUM VERTICILLIOIDES IS REGULATED BY A UNIQUE ZN(II)2CYS6 TRANSCRIPTIONAL FACTOR. - (Abstract Only)

Brown, D.W., Butchko, R.A., Busman, M., Proctor, R. 2006. Fumonisin biosynthesis by fusarium verticillioides is regulated by a unique zn(ii)2cys6 transcriptional factor [abstract]. Gordon Research Conference on Cellular and Molecular Fungal Biology.

CHARACTERIZATION OF POLYKETIDE SYNTHASE GENES FROM FUSARIUM VERTICILLIOIDES - (Abstract Only)

Proctor, R., Butchko, R.A., Brown, D.W., Busman, M., Plattner, R.D. 2006. Characterization of polyketide synthase genes from fusarium verticillioides [abstract]. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. 96:S95.

FUSARIUM GENOMICS AS A TOOL TO CONTROL MYCOTOXINS - (Abstract Only)

Proctor, R., Butchko, R.A., Brown, D.W., Busman, M., Plattner, R.D. 2006. Fusarium genomics as a tool to control mycotoxins [abstract]. 47th Annual Corn Dry Milling Conference. p. 5.

BIOSYNTHESIS OF FUSARIUM MYCOTOXINS AND GENOMICS OF FUSARIUM VERTICILLIOIDES. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Proctor, R.H., Desjardins, A.E., Brown, D.W., McCormick, S.P., Butchko, R.A.E., Alexander, N., Busman, M. 2006. Biosynthesis of Fusarium mycotoxins and genomics of Fusarium verticillioides. Mycotoxin Research. 22(2):75-78.

MYCOTOXINS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: A CASE STUDY OF MAIZE IN NEPAL - (Abstract Only)

Desjardins, A.E., Busman, M. 2006. Mycotoxins in developing countries: A case study of maize in Nepal [abstract]. Mycotoxin Research. 22(2):92-95.

PRODUCTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF A MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY CROSS-REACTIVE WITH THE MYCOTOXINS NIVALENOL AND 4-DEOXYNIVALENOL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Maragos, C.M., Busman, M., Sugita-Konishi, Y. 2006. Production and characterization of a monoclonal antibody cross-reactive with the mycotoxins nivalenol and 4-deoxynivalenol. Food Additives and Contaminants. 23(8):816-825.

FUMONISIN PRODUCTION IN THE CORN PATHOGEN FUSARIUM VERTICILLIOIDES: THE GENETIC BASIS OF NATURALLY OCCURRING CHEMICAL VARIATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Proctor, R.H., Plattner, R.D., Desjardins, A.E., Busman, M., Butchko, R.A.E. 2006. Fumonisin production in the corn pathogen Fusarium verticillioides: the genetic basis of naturally occurring chemical variation. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemisty. 54:2424-2430.

MINING EXPRESSED SEQUENCE TAGS (ESTS) LEADS TO IDENTIFICATION OF PUTATIVE FUM CLUSTER TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR - (Abstract Only)

Brown, D.W., Butchko, R.A., Busman, M., Proctor, R. 2005. Mining Expressed sequence tags (ESTs) leads to identification of putative fum cluster transcription factor [abstract]. Proceedings of the 4th Annaul Fungal Genomics, 5th Annual Multicrop Fumonisin, and 17th Annual Aflatoxin Elimination Workshops. p. 38.

POLYKETIDE SYNTHASES IN FUSARIUM VERTICILLIOIDES: POTENTIAL TARGETS TO CONTROL FUMONISIN CONTAMINATION IN CORN - (Abstract Only)

Proctor, R., Butchko, R.A., Plattner, R.D., Busman, M., Brown, D.W., Desjardins, A.E. 2005. Polyketide synthases in fusarium verticillioides: potential targets to control fumonisin contamination in corn [abstract]. Proceedings of the 4th Annual Fungal Genomics, 5th Annual Multi-Crop Fumonisin, and 17th Annual Aflatoxin Elimination Workshops. p. 58.

USING GENOMICS APPROACHES TO CHARACTERIZE POTENTIAL FUMONISIN REGULATORY GENES - (Abstract Only)

Butchko, R.A.E, Proctor, R.H., Brown, D.W., Woloshuk, C.P., Bluhm, B.H., Busman, M. 2005. Using genomics approaches to characterize potential fumonisin regulatory genes [abstract]. Proceedings of the 4th Annual Fungal Genomics, 5th Annual Multi-Crop Fumonisin, and 17th Annual Aflatoxin Elimination Workshops. p. 60.

MYCOTOXINS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: A CASE STUDY OF MAIZE IN NEPAL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Desjardins, A.E., Busman, M. 2006. Mycotoxins in developing countries: a case study of maize in Nepal. Mycotoxin Research. 22(2):92-95.

BIOSYNTHESIS OF FUSARIUM MYCOTOXINS AND GENOMICS OF FUSARIUM VERTICILLIOIDES - (Abstract Only)

Proctor, R.H., Desjardins, A.E., Brown, D.W., McCormick, S.P., Butchko, R.A.E., Alexander, N., Busman, M. 2006. Biosynthesis of Fusarium mycotoxins and genomics of Fusarium verticillioides [abstract]. EU-USA Bilateral Workshop on Toxigenic Fungi and Mycotoxins.