Control of Fusarium Verticillioides (Sacc.) Nirenberg and Fumonisins by Using a Combination of Crop Protection Products and Fertilization

Overview

Journal Toxins (Basel)

Publisher MDPI

Specialty Toxicology

Date 2018 Feb 3

PMID 29393913

Citations 4

Authors

Richard Raphael Madege

Kris Audenaert

Martin Kimanya

Bendantukuka Tiisekwa

Bruno De Meulenaer

Boris Bekaert

Sofie Landschoot

Geert Haesaert

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Abstract

is the most common fungal pathogen associated with maize ear rot in Tanzania. In a two-year trial, we investigated the efficacy of crop protection (insecticide and/or fungicide) and fertilizer (nitrogen and/or phosphorus) treatments in reducing the occurrence of and its mycotoxins in maize grown in Tanzania. Seasonal differences were seen to have a substantial influence on the incidence and severity of insect infestation, ear and kernel rot, biomass of and contamination with fumonisins. With regard to the application of fertilizers, it was concluded that the impact on maize stalk borer injury, symptoms and fumonisin levels was not significant, whereas crop protection significantly reduced maize damage. The application of an insecticide was most effective in reducing insect injury and as a result of the reduced insect injury the insecticide treatment also resulted in a significant decrease in symptoms. In 2014, fumonisin levels were also significantly lower in maize treated with an insecticide. Additionally, significant positive correlations between insect damage and symptoms were observed. In conclusion, this study clearly shows that application of an insecticide alone or in combination with a fungicide at anthesis significantly reduces insect damage and consequently reduces infection and associated fumonisin contamination.

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