Genes of Trichothecene Biosynthesis in the Fusarium Genus

Authors

  • H. Havránková Crop Research Institute, Prague | Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague
  • J. Ovesná Crop Research Institute, Prague

Keywords:

Fusarium, mycotoxins, trichothecenes, gene cluster

Abstract

The infections caused by fungi of the Fusarium genus reduce crop yields and grain quality and result in economic losses oworkdwide. In addition, the fungi negatively affects human and animal health, mainly through their metabolites, mycotoxins. An extensive research of Fusarium mycotoxins, biosynthetic pathways and genetic determinants is pursued in Czech Republic. This review is an introduction to the world of the Fusarium genus and genes that are involved in trichothecene biosynthesis.

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Published

2012-09-15

How to Cite

Havránková, H., & Ovesná, J. (2012). Genes of Trichothecene Biosynthesis in the Fusarium Genus. Chemické Listy, 106(9), 818–825. Retrieved from http://chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/853

Issue

Vol. 106 No. 9 (2012)

Section

Articles