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Grains like corn are high in carbohydrates, while deer naturally eat high-fiber foods in winter. If deer suddenly switch from eating twigs and bark to grain, such as corn, it can cause “corn ...
Corn smut is a plant disease caused by the pathogenic fungus Mycosarcoma maydis. One of several cereal crop pathogens called smut, the fungus forms galls on all above ...
Here's why mold grows on food, what happens when you eat it, and tips to keep food mold-free. What is mold? Molds are microscopic fungi, Josephine Wee, Ph.D., an assistant professor of food ...
Fumonisin B 1 is the most prevalent member of a family of toxins, known as fumonisins, produced by multiple species of Fusarium molds, such as Fusarium verticillioides, which occur mainly in maize (corn), wheat and other cereals. Fumonisin B1 contamination of maize has been reported worldwide at mg/kg levels.
Oct. 5—MORGANTOWN — In light of the ongoing drought, two WVU Extension experts have offered some insight and advice on how drought can affect livestock and wildlife. Darin Matlick, a ...
The growth of mold spores occurs when hay is not dried properly. [10] The growth of these mold spores accumulates over time and will infect the host upon release from the source. [11] When in the air, the farmer may inhale the particles and induce an allergic reaction. [11] The hay at risk for increased volumes of spores is found at the bottom ...
While moldy corn with Aspergillus wentii was unable to kill mice in one study, YES extracts of corn and mycelium were shown to be deadly to mice, with YES mycelium extract being the most potent to both chicken and mice. [25] One Aspergillus wentii strain, Ras101, is known for its ability to produce biodiesel from the transesterification of ...
Even slightly higher temperatures can promote the growth of mold and bacteria on the foods in your fridge,” Paquette says. Keep in mind that your refrigerator is a fairly small, contained space.