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An array of petri dishes with Aspergillus, Penicillium, Fusarium and Alternaria colonies in greens, yellows, pinks and greys, beside a mouldy maize cob (illustration)

Applied Mycology

An array of petri dishes with Aspergillus, Penicillium, Fusarium and Alternaria colonies in greens, yellows, pinks and greys, beside a mouldy maize cob (illustration)

In the Applied Mycology Research Programme, we are focusing on to better understand the fungal communities that produce mycotoxins in agricultural crops, food and animal feed. Emphasis is placed on the diversity and taxonomy of genera such as Alternaria, Aspergillus, Fusarium, Penicillium and Talaromyces, but many others are also studied. Ultimately, our goal is to secure food and feed from farm to fork for future generations.

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