Charles Woloshuk (IMAGE)

Purdue University

Charles Woloshuk

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A gene in the fungus Fusarium verticillioides plays a major role in the pathogen invading corn and also in production of a potentially deadly toxin, according to research led by Purdue plant pathologist Charles Woloshuk. The toxin is one of a group called mycotoxins that can make people and most domestic livestock ill.

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Tom Campbell/Purdue Agricultural Communication photo

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