Abstract:
The purpose of the research project is to collate research to be carried out on fungi (especially Fusarium spp.) and mycotoxins in Northern Europe in order to achieve synergy benefits and research efficiency. The research network is multidisciplinary covering for example mycology, plant pathology, biochemistry, toxicology, molecular genetics and chemistry. In the project is highlighted the specific situation in Northern Europe with fungi and the toxins they produce, and that enables a fast exchange of information, e.g. by means of researcher visits and regular networking seminars.
Keywords:
mycotoxins, Fusarium spp., fungi
Responsible project leader:
Yli-Mattila, Taopani, Ph.D., University of Turku
Person at Evira responsible for the project:
Jestoi, Marika, Senior Researcher, Chemistry and Toxicology Research Unit
Others:
Kokkonen, Meri, Chemist, Evira, Chemistry and Toxicology Research Unit;
Jonsson, Martina, Researcher, Chemistry and Toxicology Research Unit
In cooperation with:
BioCentrum-DTU (DEN);
University of Copenhagen (DEN);
University of Turku, Veterinærinstitutte (NOR);
Bioforsk (NOR);
All-Russian Plant Protection Institute-VIZR (RUS);
Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (SWE);
Livsmedelsverket (SWE);
United States Department of Agriculture
Project status:
Previous
Year of commencement:
2004
Year of completion:
2011
Publications:
Kokkonen, M., Jestoi, M., Laitila, A.
Mycotoxin production of Fusarium langsethiae and Fusarium sporotrichioides on cereal-based substrates.
Mycotoxin Research 2012: Vol. 28, No. 1, pp. 25-35.
Project is financed by:
Nordic Research Board (NordForsk)
Evira’s project code:
8505